Overview

• Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed that Carson Wentz will start Sunday against Cincinnati.
• J.J. McCarthy suffered a high right ankle sprain in Week 2 and is expected to miss multiple weeks, commonly reported as two to four.
• Wentz will become the first NFL player to start for six different teams in six consecutive seasons.
• Minnesota elevated undrafted rookie Max Brosmer to the No. 2 spot and signed Desmond Ridder to bolster depth behind Wentz.
• The Bengals will start Jake Browning with Joe Burrow out following toe surgery, creating a backup-versus-backup quarterback matchup.