US EditionIt's official: Carson Wentz to start at quarterback for Vikings Sunday vs. Eagles
Wentz returns healthy after resting a sore shoulder and will start his fourth straight game as Vikings face his former team, the Eagles, at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- On Friday, Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Carson Wentz will start Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Philadelphia Eagles, marking his fourth consecutive start in relief of the injured starter.
- Because McCarthy remains limited by the ankle sprain, J.J. McCarthy missed significant full-team practice time and was limited after the Vikings' bye last week, prompting Carson Wentz to continue in relief.
- In three starts, Carson Wentz has completed 69% of his passes for 759 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions, averaging 253 yards per game.
- Coach Kevin O'Connell said `I feel comfortable enough in what would be considered that kind of emergency capacity` and noted rookie Max Brosmer will back up Wentz, with J.J. McCarthy as emergency third-string quarterback.
- McCarthy said Wednesday his right high ankle sprain is still not 100% healthy, with the ankle recovery timetable up to six weeks and Coach Kevin O'Connell stressing lower-body passing mechanics.
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Vikings to start QB Carson Wentz against his former team, the Eagles, while McCarthy mends
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback again this week for the Minnesota Vikings. He will start on Sunday against Philadelphia, the team that drafted him second overall in 2016.
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