Overview

• McCarthy and fiancée Katya Kuropas announced the Sept. 12 birth of their son, Rome Micah McCarthy, via Instagram, noting he weighed 8.7 pounds and measured 21 inches.
• The quarterback left the team facility Thursday to take Kuropas to the hospital and was back on the field Friday, with O’Connell even offering labor‑room pointers.
• He is expected to make his second NFL start Sunday night against the Falcons after participating in game prep this week.
• Minnesota ruled LT Christian Darrisaw out; edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and CB Jeff Okudah are also out in concussion protocol, with S Harrison Smith listed as questionable.
• LB Blake Cashman and RB Ty Chandler were placed on injured reserve this week, as McCarthy’s fatherhood milestone follows his comeback win in his NFL debut on Monday.