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Wentz to Start Again After 48–10 Rout as Backup QBs Deliver Mixed Week 3 Results

Kevin O’Connell’s endorsement of the veteran heightens Minnesota’s choice between short‑term stability and developing injured rookie J.J. McCarthy.

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Carson Wentz #11 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Overview

  • Carson Wentz went 14-of-20 for 173 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers in the Vikings’ 48-10 win over the Bengals, leaning on a takeaway-heavy defense and Jordan Mason’s 116 rushing yards and two scores.
  • O’Connell confirmed Wentz will start Week 4 against the Steelers in Dublin, with Minnesota also scheduled to play in London on Oct. 5 if J.J. McCarthy’s ankle is not ready.
  • Washington’s Marcus Mariota efficiently filled in for Jayden Daniels, completing 15 of 21 passes for 207 yards, adding 40 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 41-24 victory over the Raiders.
  • San Francisco’s Mac Jones, starting for Brock Purdy, threw for 284 yards with a touchdown and capped a 63-yard final drive to set up the 49ers’ game-winning field goal in a 16-15 win over the Cardinals.
  • Cincinnati’s Jake Browning struggled with multiple interceptions, including a pick-six, in the blowout loss, while the Jets’ Tyrod Taylor mixed two touchdown passes with a pick-six in a near upset of the Buccaneers.