J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in his return from an ankle injury, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

In a division showdown at Detroit Lions’ Ford Field, the Minnesota Vikings scraped out a gritty 27-24 win over the Lions, and it felt like more than just a win.

QB injects life into a Vikings team that had been reeling, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another.

The Vikings defense generated a pressure rate of 47.6% and a season-high five sacks in their Week 9 win over the Lions, with 10 different defenders recording at least one pressure. Eric Wilson led the team with six pressures and two sacks on 17 pass rushes. #MINvsDET | #Skol pic.twitter.com/4qFOPjXPnD

The Detroit Lions didn't play a clean game in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, racking up 10 penalties for 77 yards, and it ended up costing them in the 27-24 loss on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Lions were coming off their bye but played one of their sloppiest games in years.

They jury remained very much out on McCarthy prior to his Week 2 ankle injury. Sunday was a big step in the right direction for the second-year Vikings quarterback.

The Minnesota Vikings have received a major injury update regarding running back Aaron Jones after beating the Lions.