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McCarthy Shines as Vikings Dominate Washington 31-0
9 Dec
Summary
- McCarthy had his first turnover-free game with three touchdown passes.
- The Vikings secured a dominant 31-0 shutout victory over Washington.
- The team achieved its first shutout after being shut out previously.
The Minnesota Vikings achieved a resounding 31-0 victory over Washington on Sunday, addressing critical season-long issues. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy delivered his most impressive performance yet, marked by his first turnover-free game and a personal-best three touchdown passes, signaling a positive step for the developing quarterback.
The team's success was built on a strong start, beginning with a touchdown drive on their opening possession. They followed this with an extended 98-yard drive, controlling the clock for over 12 minutes. Defensively, the Vikings stifled Washington's offense, holding them to under 100 net passing yards for the second game in a row.
Despite the late-season triumph, the 5-8 Vikings will not make the playoffs. However, the win provided much-needed positive momentum, particularly for McCarthy, who expressed a drive for continuous improvement beyond this performance. The team also notably fielded its full starting lineup for the first time all season without sustaining new injuries.
