The Minnesota Vikings are currently assessing the participation levels of J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz ahead of their upcoming Thursday Night Football game. Late last week, McCarthy revealed that his injured right ankle has not fully healed. A practice report from Monday indicated that he remains under 100% as the team prepares for the match.
Injury Updates on Key Players
McCarthy suffered a high-ankle sprain during Week 2, which sidelined him for nine consecutive practices from Weeks 3 to 5. After a brief off week, he returned to practice last week but was limited to participating in all three practice sessions.
Carson Wentz’s Situation
Given the short week, it appears that Carson Wentz is likely to take the starting role once again. Wentz is dealing with a left shoulder issue and was also listed as limited in Monday’s practice report.
Additional Injury Reports
- C.J. Ham: Fullback, hand injury, non-participant
- Brian O’Neill: Offensive tackle, knee injury, non-participant
- Zavier Scott: Running back, wrist injury, limited participation
- Andrew Van Ginkel: Outside linebacker, neck injury, limited participation
The Vikings will need to closely monitor these injuries as they finalize their roster before the game. The updated status of McCarthy and Wentz will be crucial for the team’s strategy moving forward.
