After their Week 2 loss, the Minnesota Vikings are facing the Week 3 game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals with another problem. The quarterback, JJ McCarthy, appears to have suffered an ankle injury that could sideline him for the next few games. Who is his backup?

With McCarthy missing the game, the next man up is NFL veteran Carson Wentz. After years of wandering around the league, Wentz could have the opportunity to play under Kevin O’Connell and see if he can thrive. Once touted as a prodigious talent, Wentz’s career has been going downhill due to injuries and reckless play. With O’Connell though, he might have the chance to get a good game under a brilliant playcaller. The other QB on the depth chart is Max Brosmer, also injured.

McCarthy was heavily pressured by the Falcons defense on S

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