It seems highly unlikely that J.J. McCarthy is going to start at quarterback when the Vikings play the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium. The quick turnaround doesn’t exactly lend itself to him being ready.

After recently returning to practice as he works his way back from a high ankle sprain, McCarthy himself admitted he still isn’t 100%. He was a limited participant last week, and while under normal circumstances he might’ve been a full participant this week, there isn’t proper preparation time for the Vikings to feel comfortable throwing him out there.

So long as Carson Wentz can get his body turned over in time, he will in all likelihood be leading the Vikings in primetime. As soon as McCarthy is 100%, however, there needs to be an immediate change under center.

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