Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will likely be ruled out of Sunday's game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals due to an ankle injury, coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.

The injury is not expected to be long term.

Carson Wentz is Minnesota's likely starter for Week 3 against the Bengals.

O'Connell said running back Aaron Jones is also likely out for Sunday's game against the Bengals with a hamstring injury.

McCarthy has been sacked nine times in the first two games, including six in a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night. The Falcons intercepted two of his passes, and he fumbled three times, including twice when he dropped the ball without being hit, and he lost one.

McCarthy played most of Sunday's game behind a patchwork offensive line after center Ryan Ke

See Full Page