Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy put up a triumphant performance in his first game back after missing five weeks due to a high ankle sprain. Playing in Michigan for the first time since his college days with the Wolverines, McCarthy scored three touchdowns and helped the Vikings earn a 27-24 win over the Lions in Detroit.

J.J. McCarthy, starting just his third game because of injuries, showed off his "blue-collar" mindset as he led the Vikings to an upset victory against the Lions.

In eschewing Daniel Jones, Sam Darnold and Aaron Rodgers this spring, the Vikings decided: Our roster is talented enough to win with McCarthy whether or not we win because of him, especially initially.

J.J. McCarthy kept his cool for the entirety of the Vikings' upset over the Lions before dropping an f-bomb when he spoke with Tom Brady.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had multiple highlight moments in his team's 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 9.

After the win, McCarthy talked about how much he appreciated the love from his Vikings teammates in the postgame locker room. The Vikings rallying around their hopeful franchise quarterback clearly struck a chord with McCarthy, who choked up in a heartfelt moment:

J.J. McCarthy was back at quarterback for the Vikings and threw for three TDs and ran for another in an upset of the Lions.

Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is credited with a fourth-quarter sack of his former college teammate, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

McCarthy has thrown two touchdown passes as the Vikings took a 17-14 lead over the Lions at halftime. Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson each caught a touchdown from McCarthy and the Vikings also got a 50-yard field goal from Will Reichard.

The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a significant upset as they defeated their division rival Detroit Lions 27-24 in Week 9 behind the leadership and execution of second-year quarterback. J.J. McCarthy. JALEN NAILOR ICES THE GAME FOR THE VIKINGS 😎 pic.twitter.com/rZvy6hl3nc

With McCarthy finally making his return, the Vikings received huge injury news that is great for the young signal caller's return. NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed inactives and actives for teams heading into Week 9, and the Vikings received some huge updates on two players that the team desperately needs.