McCarthy credits meditation for his ability to stay in the moment and not get rattled when things aren't going as planned in games.

McCarthy currently has the sixth-best odds of winning the award (+1200), per DraftKings, behind Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (+225), San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (+225), Detroit Lions edge-rusher Aidan Hutchinson (+350), Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (+500), and Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (+750).

The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to bounce back from a tough Week 1 loss when they play the Minnesota Vikings on NBC's "Sunday Night Football" in Week 2. The game marks the first time that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings bet big on McCarthy. A dramatic comeback win over the Bears started to explain their faith.

Get fantasy football lineup advice for Vikings vs. Falcons with start-sit insights on Kyle Pitts, Michael Penix, J.J. McCarthy, and more in Week 2.

J.J. McCarthy's poise earned rave reviews from his Vikings teammates following their comeback win over the Bears. Tom Brady shared how the QB's emotion heled him.

JJ McCarthy's NFL debut didn't get off to the best start against the Chicago Bears on Monday night, but his star receiver never lost faith in him.

Despite Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's strong fourth quarter on Monday night, Seattle Seahawks icon Richard Sherman is pumping the brakes.