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Vikings QB McCarthy's Sprained Ankle Will Keep Him Out for Next Game vs. Burrow-Less Bengals
J.J. McCarthy's ankle sprain worsened after Week 2, leading Vikings to start veteran Carson Wentz in Week 3 against Bengals, who also lack starting QB Joe Burrow.
- Monday, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said J.J. McCarthy sprained his ankle during Sunday night's loss and is unlikely to play against the Bengals.
- On the play, Kevin O'Connell said McCarthy was 'just kind of got rolled up' during a 16-yard scramble late in the third quarter, and staff will monitor his response.
- After enduring heavy pressure and sacks, J.J. McCarthy finished Sunday night's game vs. the Atlanta Falcons 11-of-21 for 158 yards, with two interceptions and six sacks, worsening his ankle sprain.
- With McCarthy sidelined, Carson Wentz, Vikings backup quarterback, is expected to start Sunday against Cincinnati with Max Brosmer as backup; Jake Browning will start for Bengals without Joe Burrow.
- ESPN and Adam Schefter reported McCarthy is expected to miss two-to-four weeks, and Kevin O'Connell said he doesn't anticipate a long-term injured reserve placement.
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Carson Wentz likely to start next game for Vikings as J.J. McCarthy suffers ankle injury
EAGAN, Minn. — The immediate future of young quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in doubt. After suffering a high ankle sprain in the 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, McCarthy is expected to miss some time for the Vikings, starting with the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. Though head coach Kevin O’Connell doesn’t necessarily think McCarthy will be out long term, he also didn’t completely rule out …
"Ghost benching": NFL fans react to J.J. McCarthy injury fueling controversy theory as Vikings set to start Carson Wentz in Week 3 vs. Bengals
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals after suffering an ankle sprain during Sunday night’s 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Carson Wentz to start for Vikings; J.J. McCarthy out 2-4 weeks
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, September 21, when Minnesota hosts Cincinnati. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports McCarthy will likely be out 2-4 weeks. This comes after McCarthy missed all of the 2024 season with a torn meniscus. Through two weeks, McCarthy had a 1-1 record. In Chicago on…
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