Summary
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has an ankle sprain and will not play in the upcoming game. Carson Wentz will start as quarterback while McCarthy recovers. The Vikings play the Cincinnati Bengals, who are also using a backup quarterback due to an injury.
Key Facts
- J.J. McCarthy, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, has an ankle sprain.
- Due to his injury, McCarthy will miss at least one game.
- Carson Wentz will replace McCarthy as the starting quarterback.
- The Vikings will face the Cincinnati Bengals, who also have a backup quarterback due to Joe Burrow's injury.
- McCarthy was named NFC Player of the Week after a strong performance against the Chicago Bears.
- In the game against the Atlanta Falcons, McCarthy was sacked three times and fumbled three times.
- The Vikings' starting left tackle, Christian Darrisaw, is also out with a knee injury.
- McCarthy is expected to return in Week 4.
