Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is expected to be ruled out for his team's Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters on Monday (September 15).

Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz , who signed with the Vikings last month, is expected to start in McCarthy's absence if he's unavailable, while undrafted rookie Max Brosmer would serve as his backup. McCarthy, who was named Week 1 NFL Offensive Player of the Week after leading Minnesota to a comeback win against the NFC North Division rival Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football , struggled in his second career start, throwing for 158 yards and two interceptions on 11 of 21 passing, while also fumbling the ball three times, though he recovered two.

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