While the Minnesota Vikings are being cautious with J.J. McCarthy, head coach Kevin O'Connell isn't setting an unreasonable standard for when the quarterback can be activated again.

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.

According to a report from The Athletic's Dianna Russini, JJ McCarthy's injury recovery isn't coming along as hoped.

An ankle injury will again keep J.J. McCarthy from returning to the Minnesota lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Debate grows over the team possibly limiting QB JJ McCarthy with his ankle sprain as Carson Wentz returns. Donnie and Joe break down the latest on the news.

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.

With Minnesota Vikings' QB J.J. McCarthy unlikely to play Thursday night, the Los Angeles Chargers have been made early favorites by oddsmakers.

Carson Wentz is coming off his worst game of the season, having thrown two interceptions and misfired on numerous passes while playing with a harness on his left shoulder. Max Brosmer has thrown just four passes in an NFL game.

We're nearing the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, and the Minnesota Vikings may soon be on their third starting quarterback of the year. Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed as much this week, admitting undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is "an option" in the event Carson Wentz can't stay on the field as J.J. McCarthy's replacement.