Overview

• Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Wentz will start Sunday against the Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium.
• McCarthy sprained his ankle in the Week 2 loss to the Falcons and is expected to miss about two to four weeks.
• The start extends Wentz’s unique run of opening games for six different franchises in six consecutive seasons.
• It will be his first meaningful start since 2022, following Week 18 spot starts with the Rams and Chiefs.
• O’Connell and veteran receiver Adam Thielen praised Wentz’s command in practice, and Cincinnati is set to start Jake Browning with Joe Burrow sidelined by a toe injury.