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Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy scored three touchdowns in the team’s victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, but one of them came much to the chagrin of his head coach.
In the second quarter, McCarthy and the Vikings lined up at the 1-yard line. He faked a handoff to running back Jordan Mason and ran to his left. He was all alone and performed the “Griddy” dance move as he ran toward the end zone.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
This apparently upset Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. He said he wouldn’t have classified the ending as “special.”
“It was entertaining,” O’Connell said, via ESPN. “I guess we’re in the entertainment business, but I would have preferred him to show that time he likes to talk about never having run, about his 40s coming to light.” [of college]Which was unique, to say the least. But as someone who once ran a fast 40 and couldn’t throw very well, I can probably understand why quarterbacks choose to do that these days.”
McCarthy said he made the move in practice and was told not to do it again.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy watches during the Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
“So, me being who I am, it’s like, ‘Oh, now I’m more tempted to do it.’ But if it’s that open, obviously just get in the end zone no matter what, be docile and do what my coach says. So yeah, I’ll definitely get a negative point. [grade] that’s why,” McCarthy said.
The second-year quarterback threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns. It was the best statistical game of his career so far.
Both touchdowns went to Jalen Nailor. Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson had four receptions for 66 yards.
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Minnesota moved to 6-8 on the season.
