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Vikings QB Carson Wentz Will Make Strange NFL History in Week 3

Vikings QB Carson Wentz Will Make Strange NFL History in Week 3

Summary

Carson Wentz will make NFL history by becoming the first quarterback to start for six different teams in six consecutive seasons during the Minnesota Vikings' Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Both teams will play without their usual starting quarterbacks, as J.J. McCarthy and Joe Burrow are unavailable due to injuries.

Key Facts

  • Carson Wentz will start for the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Wentz will be the first NFL quarterback to start for six different teams in six straight seasons.
  • The Vikings will not have their usual starting quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, for this game.
  • The Bengals will also be missing their starting quarterback, Joe Burrow, due to an injury.
  • Carson Wentz has previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and four other NFL teams.
  • Last season, Wentz played three games with the Kansas City Chiefs, completing 12 of 19 passes.
  • In his NFL career, Wentz has thrown for over 22,000 yards and 153 touchdowns.
  • Wentz will have top wide receiver Justin Jefferson to target in his first start with the Vikings.

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