McCarthy delivered a career-defining performance, throwing 3 touchdowns and guiding Minnesota to a commanding 31-0 victory over Washington.

The 31-0 win over the Commanders will only do so much for the curriculum vitae of the 5-8 Vikings, but it provided a dose of relief for the team and its weary fanbase.

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Thielen's Minnesota reunion has not gone according to plan, however. The Vikings fell to 4-8 with Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, a game started by third-string quarterback Max Brosmer while starter J.J. McCarthy sat out with a concussion.

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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy finished with career highs in completion percentage (69.6) and touchdown passes (3) in his team's 31-0 victory Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson didn't hold back after a blowout win over the Washington Commanders.

The Vikings scored on their first two possessions to take a 14-0 lead into the locker room at halftime. In a fast-moving first half, the Vikings went 61 and 98 yards on their first two drives before a Von Miller sack of J.