McCarthy’s calm demeanor disappears between the lines, replaced by an alter ego teammates swear is the real deal.

McCarthy is not dog or wolf; his authentic state is both, and it is remarkable that he is able to both use it and articulate ...

J.J. McCarthy acknowledged his new game-day persona -- "Nine," a reference to his jersey number -- and said it is a product ...

In a game that the Minnesota Vikings weren't expected to win, according to many, J.J. McCarthy arguably played his best game ...

McCarthy flashed a hard edge. A mean mug, if you will. He explained his facial expression to reporters on Wednesday. Via ...

As Kevin O'Connell prepared to give him a game ball in the visitor's locker room at Ford Field on Sunday, J.J. McCarthy ...

J.J. McCarthy is always trying to have fun on the football field, but missing 20 of his first 22 NFL games because of injury ...

After missing four games due to an ankle injury, quarterback J.J. McCarthy returned to game action for the Minnesota Vikings ...

J.J. McCarthy received high marks for leading the Minnesota Vikings to victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

The real mastermind, according to the 22-year-old quarterback, is his edgy alter ego, Nine, who scored three touchdowns in ...

McCarthy's has intense gameday demeanor has been celebrated in Vikings postgame locker room videos and mocked on social media ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy divulged this week that an alter ego has been helping him succeed during his ...