Overview

• Wentz, 32, will start Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium against Cincinnati after signing with Minnesota on Aug. 24.
• McCarthy is dealing with a high right ankle sprain, and local reporting indicates he is expected to miss the next few weeks.
• Coach Kevin O’Connell and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips lauded Wentz’s poise in practice and his rapid command of the system.
• The Vikings are seeking improvement on offense after a 22-6 loss to Atlanta and bottom-tier rankings in efficiency and scoring.
• Wentz acknowledged his recent Rams and Chiefs starts came without playoff stakes and said this opportunity carries “real consequences.”