The Vikings’ home opener turned into a disaster. On Sunday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Falcons steamrolled them 22-6. Right from the start, it was clear the night wouldn’t go as planned. The offense couldn’t get going. The run defense looked like Swiss cheese. Meanwhile, fans started heading for the exits long before the final whistle blew.
On top of that, JJ McCarthy struggled big time in just his second career start. He threw two interceptions and lost a fumble after a brutal strip-sack. His total passing yards? A measly 158. Every pass seemed riskier than the last. The pressure kept building, and McCarthy just couldn’t handle it.
Moreover, the Vikings barely managed 198 total yards as a team. McCarthy took six sacks. The running game barely moved the chains. In short, it was a total mess from whistle to whistle. Naturally, the fans were furious.
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One fan wrote, “I don’t want to see Vikings on another prime time game this season. I don’t think JJ is it.” Another chimed in, “Get Vikings and McCarthy off prime time, please.” The frustration was loud and clear.
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