Head coach Kevin O’Connell fought that narrative a little on Wednesday, saying, “If it was that simple, I would probably get a lot more rest.”

Some fans were still finding their seats, and some had decided not to use them, as the clock approached noon Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Six Vikings captains — C.J. Ham, Aaron Jones Sr., Andrew DePaola,

J.J. McCarthy's debut season has been a forgettable one so far, but the Minnesota Vikings quarterback finally found his rhythm on Sunday.

J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory that sent the Washington Commanders to their eighth straight loss.

Against the Commanders, the Vikings offense featured more shotgun, fewer play-action dropbacks and quicker first-read throws.

McCarthy took advantage of a poor defense and played the best game of his young career, Brian Flores' defense came up with three takeaways, and the Vikings emphatically put an end to their four-game losing streak in a 31-0 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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The Vikings get the breakthrough from their quarterback they’ve been waiting for all season, as J.J. McCarthy looked poised, threw accurately and read the defense quickly.