Unfortunately for Martin, along with giving Minnesota a first down, it meant he was under review for even more punishment. The NFL rulebook states that players can receive a fine of $17,389 for their first roughing the passer violation and $23,186 for a second in the same season.

J.J. McCarthy's breakout performance last week against the Commanders included a lot of encouraging signs of progress. Albeit against a very poor defense, the 22-year-old quarterback was decisive and accurate while throwing three touchdown passes and avoiding any turnovers.

J.J. McCarthy is coming off the best game of his career in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders. The team shut out Washington, and they were able to look the way folks thought they would all year in the game last week.

J.J. McCarthy's second season in the NFL hasn't gone to plan. Ahead of his third year in Minnesota, expect the Vikings to buttress McCarthy with some help in the quarterback room.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell fought that narrative a little on Wednesday, saying, “If it was that simple, I would probably get a lot more rest.”

Enough Said hosts discuss whether Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy can keep the newfound momentum going into Sunday, concerns ahead for the Timberwolves' season and a have a Lightning Round like no other before.

J.J. McCarthy is coming off the best game of his career in Week 14 against the Washington Commanders. The team shut out Washington, and they were able to look the way folks thought they would all year in the game last week. And despite the momentum he finds himself in, one analyst is suggesting that fans not overinvest in what they saw in Week 14.

When KFAN’s Paul Allen blasted the "Nine" act, O’Connell didn’t disagree, stressing that McCarthy just needs to be authentic.