Vikings to start Carson Wentz vs. Chargers on 'Thursday Night Football' as J.J. McCarthy nears return

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell announced Tuesday that Wentz will make his fourth consecutive start for Thursday night's road game against the Los Angeles Chargers. O'Connell added that McCarthy isn't quite ready to go after putting him through an on-field workout earlier in the day.

Carson Wentz to Start for Vikings Again on 'TNF' As J.J. McCarthy Remains Sidelined

The Vikings have been without quarterback J.J. McCarthy ever since he suffered an ankle injury in Week 2. With McCarthy sidelined, Carson Wentz has taken over as Minnesota's starting quarterback.

Carson Wentz Named Vikings' Starter vs. Chargers, J.J. McCarthy to be Emergency QB

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Vikings will start Wentz at QB on short rest in LA, with McCarthy lacking time to keep up progress

Carson Wentz will make his fifth straight start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings with J.J. McCarthy lacking time in a shortened week to keep building up his sprained right ankle.

Eagles DC Vic Fangio credits unsung hero for brutal Carson Wentz pick-six

Eagles DC Vic Fangio praised Jalen Carter for setting up Jalyx Hunt’s pick-six that doomed Carson Wentz and the Vikings in their Week 7 loss.

Adam Schefter hints at Carson Wentz starting against the Chargers in Week 8

At this point, the drama surrounding J.J. McCarthy, his ankle, and Carson Wentz seems never to end.
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