The Minnesota Vikings could be without multiple offensive starters in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, including QB J.J. McCarthy. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters that McCarthy has an ankle sprain and will likely miss Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s unknown if he’ll be available for Week 4, although O’Connell said they don’t see it being an IR stint for McCarthy, per CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has an ankle sprain and likely will not play Week 3. Kevin O'Connell doesn't see this as a short-term IR stint, but McCarthy is very likely out Week 3.