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Vikings Hand QB Job Back to J.J. McCarthy for Week 9 as Wentz Heads to Surgery

The move comes with thin depth behind him despite lingering injuries on the offensive line.

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Overview

  • Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed McCarthy is over his Week 2 high‑ankle sprain and will start Sunday at Detroit.
  • Carson Wentz has been placed on injured reserve and will undergo season‑ending surgery on his left shoulder.
  • Starting tackles Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill are listed as questionable, with O’Connell expressing optimism both could be available.
  • McCarthy enters with very limited NFL work — 41 passes and 95 snaps after missing most of two seasons — and faces one of the league’s toughest remaining schedules, per ESPN analysis.
  • Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is the backup with John Wolford on the practice squad, and outside predictions speculate Minnesota could seek veteran insurance before the trade deadline, including names like Russell Wilson or a Cousins reunion.