"The Vikings are sticking with quarterback Carson Wentz for at least one more game, coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday, citing a short week of preparation before Minnesota plays Thursday night in Los Angeles against the Chargers. J.J. McCarthy will continue his recovery from a high right ankle sprain by serving as the Vikings' emergency No. 3 quarterback for the second consecutive week. Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will be the backup behind Wentz."
"Meanwhile, the Vikings opened the 21-day practice window for running back Aaron Jones, who has been on injured reserve since injuring his hamstring in Week 1. O'Connell said it was possible that Jones could be activated in time for Thursday night's game. Jordan Mason has taken over as the Vikings' primary running back, with 380 yards and four touchdowns this season, but the Vikings have missed Jones particularly in their passing game."
"O'Connell and the Vikings' medical team put McCarthy through an on-field workout Tuesday morning. O'Connell said he wanted get "clarity" on whether McCarthy could be a candidate to play Thursday. Ultimately, McCarthy was still limited and the Vikings believe starting him Thursday night would risk re-injury. Assuming he isn't called into emergency duty, McCarthy will miss his 22nd regular-season game in 24 opportunities because of injuries since the Vikings selected him with the No. 10 pick of the 2024 draft."
The Vikings will start Carson Wentz on Thursday in Los Angeles, with undrafted rookie Max Brosmer serving as the primary backup and J.J. McCarthy designated emergency No. 3 while he recovers from a high right ankle sprain. McCarthy underwent an on-field workout but remained limited, and coaches judged starting him would risk re-injury; he has missed 22 of 24 regular-season games since being selected No. 10 in 2024. The team opened a 21-day practice window for Aaron Jones, who injured a hamstring in Week 1 and could be activated before Thursday. Jordan Mason has led the backfield in Jones' absence.
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