Overview

• Head coach Kevin O’Connell said J.J. McCarthy will miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain after taking six sacks in Week 2.
• Carson Wentz was named the Week 3 starter against the Bengals and, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, became the first QB to start for six different teams in six consecutive seasons.
• Wentz’s debut drive produced a touchdown as he went 3-of-4 for 29 yards, capping the series with a 12-yard pass to tight end Josh Oliver.
• Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is the next option if Wentz is injured or ineffective, according to the Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling, after earning a spot on the 53-man roster.
• O’Connell noted McCarthy is participating in on-field responsibilities during rehab, and some analysts caution that strong play by Wentz could complicate the timing of McCarthy’s return.