Summary
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is not ready to return for Week 8 due to a high ankle sprain. The team hopes he may return by Week 9 as his recent workout showed progress. Carson Wentz will continue as starting quarterback until McCarthy is fit to play.
Key Facts
- J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings quarterback, suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2.
- McCarthy has missed five games so far due to this injury.
- Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed McCarthy is "not quite ready" to play in Week 8.
- The team is optimistic about McCarthy's progress after a recent workout.
- Carson Wentz remains the starting quarterback for the Vikings in McCarthy's absence.
- McCarthy could potentially return in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions.
- The Vikings will play the Los Angeles Chargers on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 8.
- Under Wentz, the Vikings have a current record of 3 wins and 3 losses.
