Vikings QBs J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz ‘stand in the same place they did Monday’
J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz 'stand in the same place they did Monday'
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters on Wednesday about the quarterback situation heading into Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He gave no update as to whether J.J. McCarthy (ankle) or Carson Wentz (shoulder) will get the start.
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Vikings host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in a game you can watch on FOX 9.
J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz?
What we know:
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell on Wednesday gave a non-update on the quarterback situation. J.J. McCarthy has missed three straight games with an ankle injury, but returned to practice during the bye week. Other than leading a fourth quarter comeback at Chicago Week 1, McCarthy has had his struggles.
Vikings side-step QB questions, McCarthy says ankle isn't 100 percent
The Minnesota Vikings host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, and Kevin O'Connell on Wednesday side-stepped questions about who will start at quarterback. J.J. McCarthy said after practice his ankle is not yet 100 percent. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks has the latest from TCO Performance Center.
Carson Wentz is 2-1 in place of McCarthy, and is dealing with an injury in his non-throwing shoulder.
What we don't know:
Both are going to practice this week, but we don’t know when O’Connell will name the starter, or if he already has with the team and isn’t sharing it publicly.
"They stand in the same place they did Monday when I answered that question. They’re both going to get work, both going to get reps," O’Connell said. "Very much looking forward to our whole team getting back out there."
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy says ankle isn't 100 percent
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy told reporters on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center that his injured ankle is not yet 100 percent. Doctors have given him a timeline of up to six weeks to recover.
J.J. McCarthy says ankle is not 100%
What they're saying:
McCarthy spoke with reporters after Wednesday’s practice and acknowledged that his ankle is still not 100%. O’Connell has said since the injury McCarthy wouldn’t start again until he’s fully-healed, and can go through a full week of practice.
"It’s getting there, I wouldn’t say it’s 100 percent right now. We’re striving every day to get there as fast as possible. We’ve got to be smart here and understand there’s a lot of things that go into place," McCarthy said. "At the end of the day I’m just going to do what I’m told and try to get better as fast as possible."
McCarthy said he’s gotten multiple opinions on his injury, and doctors have given him a timeline of up to six weeks to return. The injury happened Week 2.
McCarthy was asked if he knows yet if he'll be active for Sunday's game.
"I really don’t know. At the end of the day, I don’t know what I’m having for dinner tonight," McCarthy said.
McCarthy was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Carson Wentz plans to play through shoulder injury
Why you should care:
Wentz told reporters on Wednesday he enjoyed his bye week away from football, spending most of it with his family and kids. He played the second half of the Browns' win with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, a game he capped by throwing a game-winning touchdown pass to Jordan Addison with 25 seconds to play.
Vikings QB Carson Wentz says shoulder 'feels pretty good'
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz spoke with reporters on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center and says his non-throwing shoulder feels pretty good. He plans to play through an injury suffered against Cleveland in London. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has not said who still start Sunday between J.J. McCarthy and Wentz.
In three starts with the Vikings, Wentz is 2-1 with 759 passing yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. He's also been sacked 12 times. He's approaching this week as if he's playing.
"Feeling good. Just one of those things you play through, and I’m feeling pretty good right now," Wentz said. "Same way I always do. Even the first couple weeks J.J. was playing, my approach is the same."
Wentz was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Wentz isn't, however, treating Sunday like a revenge game. He spent five seasons with the Eagles and was playing at an MVP level in 2017 before a knee injury ended his season.
"That feels like multiple lifetimes ago. Grateful for my time there," Wentz said.