Overview

• Minnesota ruled McCarthy out for Week 5 in London after O’Connell halted an ankle test due to wet conditions at the temporary facility, with a reassessment expected after the bye.
• Team sources told The Athletic that McCarthy will retake QB1 only after a full, healthy week of practice, aligning with a medical estimate of four to six weeks for his high-ankle sprain.
• The target has been Week 7 against the Eagles, though reporting notes the return is not guaranteed and could slide beyond that date.
• Carson Wentz will make his third straight start; through two games he has completed 44 of 66 passes for 523 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions, and he was sacked six times last week.
• Four offensive line starters are out versus the Browns—Ryan Kelly, Michael Jurgens, Brian O’Neill and Donovan Jackson—prompting a reshuffle to Blake Brandel at center, Joe Huber at left guard and Justin Skule at right tackle.