Wentz has spent the past few years as a backup after unsuccessful stints as starter for the Eagles, Colts, and Commanders. He was signed by the Vikings after they traded away Sam Howell. Now Wentz has the opportunity to revive his career in Minnesota and potentially create a QB controversy between him and McCarthy.

McCarthy’s status is up in the air after he suffered a high ankle sprain against the Falcons last weekend, putting Wentz potentially in line to take on Cincy.

With McCarthy sidelined, the backup to Wentz will be undrafted rookie Max Brosmer, who played college football at Minnesota. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Carson Wentz Could Make Unique NFL History if He Gets the Starting Nod for Vikings.

Carson Wentz will make NFL history presuming he starts for the Vikings in Week 3 following J.J. McCarthy's injury.

Carson Wentz (11) practicing for the Minnesota Vikings. EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR/MINNESOTA VIKINGS) -Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters Monday that QB J.J. McCarthy is dealing with a high ankle sprain and will likely not play Sunday,

The Minnesota Vikings have been struck by the injury bug, and it will have an impact on several players' fantasy production.

With J.J. McCarthy injured, Carson Wentz will start the Minnesota Vikings’ week three game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

J.J. McCarthy is out with a sprained ankle, leaving Carson Wentz to possibly start multiple games. Rookie Max Brosmer will be the backup.

With starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy likely out for the Minnesota Vikings' contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, Wentz will likely be under center. If he gets the start, it will make him the first quarterback in NFL history to start at least one game for six different teams in six consecutive seasons, per ESPN's Bill Barnwell.

Carson Wentz might be the only quarterback in the NFL who tosses a football with his right arm, but shoots a bow with his left arm. Granted, very few archers sling a football for a living. But the right-arm,