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Vikings Keep McCarthy Timeline Open as Wentz Starts on Europe Trip

Kevin O’Connell says J.J. McCarthy will only return once fully healthy following a complete practice week.

J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • O’Connell declined to set a return date and called reported targets such as Week 7 inaccurate, reiterating that McCarthy must log a full week of team practice before reinstatement.
  • Carson Wentz completed 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers in a 48-10 win over the Bengals.
  • Minnesota’s defense dominated, with Isaiah Rodgers scoring two defensive touchdowns and the unit limiting Cincinnati to about 171 total yards.
  • The coach framed Wentz’s run as a teaching window for McCarthy and said the young quarterback will not be inserted on short notice, emphasizing rhythm, footwork and readiness.
  • Wentz will start against the Steelers in Dublin, and multiple reports indicate he likely gets at least one more start on the London leg depending on McCarthy’s practice progress.