After waiting for what almost seemed like an eternity to see J.J. McCarthy return to the field, Minnesota Vikings fans were rewarded for their patience when the second-year quarterback helped lead the team to an epic win over a heavily favored Detroit Lions team.
With the victory, the Vikings' record is now back to .500 at 4-4 and thoughts of making a run to the playoffs are back on the table.
It's been a difficult last few weeks for Minnesota fans with McCarthy sidelined. But on Sunday, he proved why the Vikings have invested so much into making him their future.