Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears, Week 1
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Singer Jim Cornelison treats NFL fans to epic national anthem performance before Bears-Vikings game
Jim Cornelison was at Soldier Field to sing the national anthem and gave NFL fans an epic performance before the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game.
In thrilling fashion on Monday night, Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy authored a late comeback, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to account for three touchdowns in the fourth quarter of his NFL debut,
On the Vikings’ next possession, McCarthy dropped a dime of a 27-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Jones near the right sideline to give Minnesota its first lead of the night. McCarthy then fired a strike to Adam Thielen for a two-point conversion.
The Vikings, who are in their fourth year under head coach Kevin O'Connell, are aiming for back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2008 and 2009. The good news continued to pour in on Wednesday, when the NFL announced McCarthy was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.