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Minnesota Vikings Rule Out QB J.J. McCarthy for Third Consecutive Week
Justin Jefferson discusses Vikings' quarterback challenges as J.J. McCarthy misses third start with ankle injury; Carson Wentz has thrown four touchdowns in two games, team facing multiple offensive line injuries.
- On Thursday, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson addressed quarterback uncertainty after the team ruled out second-year Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy for Sunday’s London game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- After suffering a high right ankle sprain, J.J. McCarthy has not returned to practice and will miss his third consecutive start, prolonging quarterback uncertainty.
- With multiple linemen sidelined, the Vikings ruled out Ryan Kelly, Brian O'Neill, Donovan Jackson, and Michael Jurgens Friday, with Joe Huber and Justin Skule expected to start Sunday.
- In London this Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings will face the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 9:30 a.m. EDT, seeking to protect their 2-2 record on the road.
- Following the Browns matchup, the Vikings will return Oct. 19 to U.S. Bank Stadium, and coaches say J.J. McCarthy is making progress and will be eased back into practice after the Week 6 bye.
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Kevin SeifertOct 3, 2025, 09:34 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. WARE, England — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his third consecutive start because of a righ…
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