The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, but all eyes are on rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his availability. After suffering a high ankle sprain, the first-round pick’s recovery has been slower than hoped, raising the big question: will McCarthy suit up tonight, or will Minnesota once again lean on veteran Carson Wentz to lead the way? According to multiple reports, J.J. McCarthy is not expected to play. While officially listed as questionable, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport both reported that McCarthy remains a week away from returning to full action. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed McCarthy took part in a light on-field workout but said he’s “just not there yet” for game readiness.

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