J.J. McCarthy unlikely to play Week 3 with ankle sprain, Carson Wentz to start

Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters in his Monday press conference that J.J. McCarthy is unlikely to play in Week 3 ...

Carson Wentz would make NFL history if he starts for Vikings after J.J. McCarthy injury

McCarthy’s status is up in the air after he suffered a high ankle sprain against the Falcons last weekend, putting Wentz ...
Sportskeeda

Carson Wentz makes his feelings known about JJ McCarthy dealing with ankle injury after taking over starter role

The quarterback sprained his ankle during a play against the Falcons and will be sidelined for Sunday's game versus the ...

'He’s wildly capable': O’Connell backs Wentz, critiques McCarthy after ankle injury

With J.J. McCarthy sidelined with an ankle injury, Carson Wentz steps up as the latest QB to take the reigns of Kevin ...
Duluth News Tribune

Carson Wentz likely to start next game for Vikings as J.J. McCarthy suffers ankle injury

Head coach Kevin O'Connell didn't rule out the possibility of McCarthy being placed on injured reserve in the short term.

Given J.J. McCarthy's struggles, what happens if Carson Wentz plays well in his place?

But Wentz has played well in the past, and he steps into a situation that was a career changer for Sam Darnold. It's not out of the question that Wentz plays well as long as McCarthy is out. Wentz has ...

J.J. McCarthy injury update and status vs. the Bengals in Week 3 | Sept. 21, 2025

The Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy will square off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. In ...