McCarthy's Injury Can't Stop Vikings as They Clinch Third Straight Win, Handing Giants Ninth Consecutive Loss
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In a thrilling matchup between two teams eliminated from playoff contention, the Minnesota Vikings secured their third consecutive victory, defeating the New York Giants 16-13 on Sunday. However, the win came at a cost, as Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a significant injury to his right throwing hand in the final minute of the first half. McCarthy, who had been impressive before the injury, completing 9 of 14 passes for 108 yards, was forced to fumble after a strip sack by Brian Burns. The Giants capitalized on the turnover, with Tyler Nubin returning the fumble 27 yards for a touchdown. Despite McCarthy's injury, the Vikings managed to rally behind rookie quarterback Max Brosmer, who led a go-ahead scoring drive in the fourth quarter. Brosmer completed 7 of 9 passes for 52 yards in his fourth NFL appearance, helping the Vikings secure the win. The Giants, meanwhile, suffered their ninth consecutive loss and fifth under interim coach Mike Kafka. They have not won a game since October 9, and their struggling offense was unable to find any rhythm, with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart completing just 7 of 13 passes for 33 yards. The Vikings' victory sets them up for a crucial matchup against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, while the Giants will look to bounce back against the Las Vegas Raiders next Sunday. The loss also raises concerns about the Giants' offense, which has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency throughout the season.
