J.J. McCarthy’s day began with tears and ended with smiles. Being back on a football field, healthy again, hearing the national anthem before kickoff caused his emotions to pour out. “This game is the best game in the world,

Vikings starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy played just one series to begin Saturday's preseason opener at U.S. Bank Stadium, and it resulted in points.

QB J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season after suffering a knee injury, led a scoring drive in his only series in the Minnesota Vikings preseason opener Saturday.