The 2025 NFL season hasn't been kind to the Minnesota Vikings. Despite being decimated by injuries early in the year, the team has managed to start 2-1 with wins over the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals heading into Week 4.
One of those players missing time with an injury is starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy. An ankle injury against the Falcons in Week 2 will sideline him for a few weeks, but veteran passer Carson Wentz will fill in while he is out.
Wentz played well last week against the Bengals in the starting role; He completed 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns before heading to the bench in the blowout win at U.