Overview

• Head coach Kevin O’Connell ruled McCarthy out for Sunday with a high-ankle sprain, said he is in a walking boot and responding well to treatment, and kept him off injured reserve to preserve an earlier return window.
• O’Connell set the quarterback plan for Week 3: Carson Wentz will start, rookie Max Brosmer will be the backup, and newly signed Desmond Ridder will serve as the emergency third quarterback.
• The Vikings placed starting running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, elevated Jordan Mason into a bell-cow role, and re-signed Cam Akers to the practice squad with Zavier Scott available on the active roster.
• Minnesota’s injury report listed center Ryan Kelly and tackle Justin Skule as non-participants in concussion protocol, while left tackle Christian Darrisaw logged a full practice.
• Wentz is set to become the first NFL player to start for six different teams in six consecutive seasons when he faces the Bengals.