The Minnesota Vikings fans have lost it following a 19–17 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 11. QB J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings remain at the bottom of the NFC North after failing to convert the crucial game into a much-needed win. The blow sparked an ugly fan reaction, with McCarthy being on the receiving end. The Vikings’ quarterback has finally shared his thoughts on the matter. 

“We got the greatest fans in the world, and they expect a lot more out of us, and rightfully so,” J.J. acknowledged. “And I feel like, you know, it’s just a reminder to us that we better get going and we better figure this out.”

On Sunday, J.J. McCarthy recorded 150 passing yards while completing 48.4% of his passes and throwing two interceptions. On the other hand, the Bears’ quarterback Caleb Williams posted 193 passing yards without a single interception. J.J. didn’t shy away from taking accountability. 

Per VikingsFanPage’s post on X, McCarthy gave his honest take on what went through his mind when he heard the boos. While the quarterback must have felt bad to see his own people turning on him, his response showed that he’s not defensive or bitter about it. Instead, he implied that the nasty reaction was justified, saying the team owes them more, especially at home.

Further, the Michigan graduate admitted the urgency is “at an all-time high” as only a handful of games remain. The Sunday clash was hard for Vikings fans to watch as the team struggled and came under pressure. But why did McCarthy get special treatment? The quarterback invited trouble early on with several off-target throws that killed Minnesota’s first few drives.

After halftime, things got worse when a false start penalty on left tackle Christian Darrisaw pushed them back. Next, McCarthy threw another pass 20 feet over WR Justin Jefferson‘s head. The result? Loud boos from the crowd. But the folks at U.S. Bank Stadium weren’t the only ones letting out frustration after the loss.

Justin Jefferson couldn’t hold back anymore

While Minnesota didn’t surprise fans with its awful playing, receiver Justin Jefferson certainly made them do a double-take. In a clip shared by Underdog NFL on X, Jefferson, who usually keeps his cool, walked off the field in sheer anger. Moreover, the receiver yanked off his helmet and slammed it onto the table. Justin’s extreme reaction even caught the commentator off guard.

“This is a guy that never shows frustration. He’s one of the true team leaders, a real gem. And he’s got that sea eye,” they said.  

Well, this is not the first time Jefferson had such emotions. Just last week, the Baltimore Ravens took over Minnesota in a 27–19 win. Besides the losses, the franchise’s transition to quarterback J.J. McCarthy has clearly disrupted his rhythm. During the Week 10 game, the Ravens intercepted two of McCarthy’s passes, which he threw towards Jefferson. 

“It definitely wasn’t one of my best games,” Justin admitted after the game.

Meanwhile, Jefferson has reportedly been trying to get back to his impressive 2022 form. Earlier this week, he reacted to a post showing his famous one-handed catch against the Buffalo Bills ‌that year. It made him look back on the 2022 run, where he recorded 1,809 yards, 128 receptions, and eight touchdowns.

So far this season, he has logged 686 receiving yards and 51 receptions in nine games. No wonder the wide receiver wants to recreate the magic of his peak form. The next games will be truly crucial for Minnesota, and the team must fix the gaps that have cost it so many games this season.