Overview

• J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is officially out and not on injured reserve, so veteran Carson Wentz draws the start for Minnesota.
• With Joe Burrow sidelined for at least three months after toe surgery, Jake Browning starts again for 2-0 Cincinnati.
• The Vikings ruled out center Ryan Kelly and left tackle Justin Skule (both concussions), and placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve.
• Cincinnati ruled out rookie DE Shemar Stewart (ankle) and listed starting CB Cam Taylor-Britt as doubtful, with CB D.J. Turner questionable.
• Barring a late setback, veteran safety Harrison Smith is expected to make his season debut for Minnesota, per multiple reports, and BetMGM lists the Vikings as 3-point favorites for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium.