'It meant a lot': Blue-collar Michigan man McCarthy fired up after win over Lions

Ex-University of Michigan star J.J. McCarthy impressed in the Minnesota Vikings' 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
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Mitch Albom: Hail to the visiting victor. McCarthy, in first game back, makes Lions pay

The shirt was old; he got it playing for Michigan football under Jim Harbaugh. The smile was new ... from Brazil with a ton of plastic surgery. Hey, Lions. Did you…lose weight? Suddenly, Detroit couldn’t run the ball – against a team that ...

Analysis: Vikings inject hope into their season with ’total team trust’ vs. the Lions

The Vikings could have returned from their weekend off wearing blinders, retreating to standard-issue NFL banalities about how each game counts the same and refusing to peer into the ravine they seemed in danger of toppling down.
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‘Michigan Man through and through’: J.J. McCarthy enjoys emotional return in Detroit

“Shed a lot of blood and sweat and tears here. I’m a Michigan Man through and through,” McCarthy said. “I love this state. I love everything that went into cultivating and crafting who I am as an individual, who I am as a football player.”

Chargers Announce Jim Harbaugh Decision on Wednesday

Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers got back on track in Week 8, jumping to 5-3 on the 2025 NFL season after defeating Carson Wentz and the Minnesota Vikings 37-10. Now, Harbaugh and the Chargers will look to make it two straight when they hit the road to face Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Tennessee Titans.

Detroit Lions can't overcome sloppy performance in disappointing loss to Vikings

The Detroit Lions didn't play a clean game in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, racking up 10 penalties for 77 yards, and it ended up costing them in the 27-24 loss on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Lions were coming off their bye but played one of their sloppiest games in years.
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