Vikings may sideline Wentz, McCarthy
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As a result, Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, Max Brosmer will be the backup, and McCarthy will be available under emergency circumstances.
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.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's recovery timeline was longer than expected, despite some complications from their travel overseas.
Justin Herbert and the Chargers opened the 2025 season with three straight wins including takedowns of AFC West rivals Denver and Kansas City. Life was good for Jim Harbaugh and his team. The balance of power in the division, if not also the conference appeared to be shifting.
Despite that, it sounds like the long-term and short-term plan is for McCarthy to be the guy, with Adam Schefter of ESPN stating that he expects him back sometime in the near future.
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to start quarterback, Carson Wentz on Thursday night, according to Ian Rapoport.
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The Minnesota Vikings fell to 3-3 on the 2025 NFL season Sunday after a tough loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, and while Jalen Hurts put together a historic showing for the Birds, the NFC North team was left with big questions after a critical play in the game was called back without any reasoning.
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