US EditionVikings to Stick with Quarterback Carson Wentz as Starter Against Chargers
Carson Wentz will start as J.J. McCarthy recovers from an ankle sprain limiting his mobility, coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday ahead of Thursday's game.
- Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed on Tuesday that Carson Wentz will start Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers and at least one more game.
- After a Tuesday on-field workout to test his ankle, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy was just not there due to a high right ankle sprain.
- After Sunday's loss, Wentz's stat line showed he completed 26 of 42 passes with two interceptions and a season-low 61.9%; `My mindset is to go win this game`, Wentz said.
- Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will back up Wentz while J.J. McCarthy serves as the emergency third quarterback, and Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said his defense is prepared for both.
- Looking ahead, J.J. McCarthy could return by Nov. 2 if he gains a full practice week, and the Vikings opened the practice window for running back Aaron Jones Sr.
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Chargers’ Khalil Mack awaits bigger role against Vikings
EL SEGUNDO — Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack played only 12 of 60 defensive snaps during his return Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts following a four-game stint on injured reserve because of a dislocated left elbow. It remained to be determined if Mack would play more snaps Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. Mack sounded eager to increase his playing time, but said he was willing to let Chargers coach Jim …
Chargers’ Khalil Mack awaits bigger role versus Vikings
EL SEGUNDO — Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack played only 12 of 60 defensive snaps during his return Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts following a four-game stint on injured reserve because of a dislocated left elbow. It remained to be determined if Mack would play more snaps Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. Mack sounded eager to increase his playing time, but said he was willing to let Chargers coach Jim …
Experts release new Vikings vs. Chargers TNF prediction after latest J.J. McCarthy injury update
The Minnesota Vikings (3-3) travel to southern California for Thursday Night Football in Week 8 to face the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) at SoFi Stadium. After another erratic performance from Carson Wentz, the Vikings hoped second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy would be ready to resume the starting signal-caller role, but the latest reports out of Minnesota shed some doubt on that possiblity.
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