"After scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to lead the Vikings to a comeback in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, McCarthy endured a nightmare in primetime against the Falcons. He finished 11 of 21 for 158 yards with zero touchdowns and two interceptions. He was sacked six times and fumbled three times, one of which was recovered by Atlanta."
"He [Wentz] was really impressive last week, Kind of stepping in, you felt the better presence in the command. He's really smart, a guy that's played a lot of football and he's been able to get himself to a place where he's felt very comfortable these past two weeks had he needed to go in the football game. And now he'll get a week of preparation to get ready to go play."
J.J. McCarthy has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and will miss two to four weeks, forcing the Vikings to turn to veteran Carson Wentz as the starter. McCarthy struggled in Week 2 versus the Falcons, completing 11 of 21 passes for 158 yards with no touchdowns, two interceptions, six sacks, and three fumbles. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season with a torn meniscus. Head coach Kevin O'Connell described the injury as 'crushing' because it halts McCarthy's development and learning from defeat. Wentz, signed on August 24, impressed in practice and will receive a week of preparation before starting.
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