"After a 22-6 loss to the Falcons in Week 2, Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy reported "significant soreness" in his right ankle. Initially, head coach Kevin O'Connell said that McCarthy's injury could be classified as "week-to-week." He told the media that doctors determined it could take up to six weeks for the young QB to return. On Thursday, October 23, J.J. McCarthy missed his fifth straight game for Minnesota. Additionally, it was his sixth week missed since suffering an ankle injury."
"McCarthy went through a workout with team doctors on Tuesday ahead of their matchup vs. the Chargers on TNF. They determined that J.J. McCarthy was not ready to play in Week 8. For the second straight game, McCarthy served as the emergency third-string QB. Carson Wentz was the starter in Week 8 and Max Brosmer his backup."
The Vikings lost 37-10 to the Chargers on Thursday Night Football and fell to 3-4 in 2025. Carson Wentz started his fifth consecutive game at quarterback while Max Brosmer served as the backup. J.J. McCarthy suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 against the Falcons and reported significant soreness in his right ankle. Doctors initially estimated up to six weeks for his return. McCarthy missed his fifth straight game and sixth week overall on Oct. 23 after a team workout determined he was not ready to play. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said the plan is for McCarthy to start Week 9 at Detroit.
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