Overview
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell said the team hopes McCarthy logs practice reps late in the week as he works back from a high-ankle sprain.
- Minnesota has not named a starter for Sunday’s game against the Browns in London, with this week’s work set to guide the decision.
- If McCarthy does not play in Week 5, the Week 6 bye could set up a potential return target in Week 7 against the Eagles.
- Carson Wentz has kept the offense on schedule in two starts, completing 66.7% for 523 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions as the Vikings sit 2-2.
- Right tackle Brian O’Neill is week-to-week with an MCL sprain and not on IR, while Andrew Van Ginkel will not practice, center Ryan Kelly is in concussion protocol, and guard Donovan Jackson remains out after wrist surgery.