Vikings to stick with Carson Wentz as starting QB vs. Chargers

EAGAN, Minn. -- The Vikings are sticking with quarterback Carson Wentz for at least one more game, coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday, citing a short week of preparation before Minnesota plays Thursday night in Los Angeles against the Chargers.

Carson Wentz hates Thursday Night Football. Here’s how Vikings handled the short week

As Carson Wentz stood at the podium on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Vikings’ quarterback shook his head as he went over some of his mistakes that cost Minnesota in the 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Vikings-Chargers preview: No McCarthy vs. Harbaugh, but one team will get a much-needed lift

Carson Wentz will start at quarterback again for the Vikings on “Thursday Night Football,” while Justin Herbert will be a challenge for the Vikings defense at SoFi Stadium.

Insider Reveals Update on Vikings QB Situation Ahead of Eagles Game

The Vikings reportedly won't make a decision on their quarterback situation with J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz until they have to.

Predicting NFL Week 8 overreactions: Dak Prescott for MVP? Vikings lost at QB? Jets hopeless?

The NFL season is nearing its halfway point, and the league is as unpredictable as ever. Entering the Week 8 slate of games, six of the eight divisions have a team in first place -- or tied for first -- that did not win its division last season.
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Football Injury Doctor Destroys Minnesota Vikings Over Sketchy J.J. McCarthy Announcement

A football injury doctor ripped the Minnesota Vikings over their decision on starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Vikings at Chargers - TNF prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, injury update, trends, and stats

Justin Herbert and the Chargers opened the 2025 season with three straight wins including takedowns of AFC West rivals Denver and Kansas City. Life was good for Jim Harbaugh and his team. The balance of power in the division, if not also the conference appeared to be shifting.

Did the Vikings botch their QB situation? Reassessing Minnesota's now-bumpy bet on J.J. McCarthy, backup plans

We're nearing the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, and the Minnesota Vikings may soon be on their third starting quarterback of the year. Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed as much this week, admitting undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is "an option" in the event Carson Wentz can't stay on the field as J.J. McCarthy's replacement.

Minnesota Vikings first injury report continues to leave a quarterback mystery between J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz

The Minnesota Vikings have their first short week of the season when they face the Los Angeles Chargers this Thursday night. It was a tough loss against the Philadelphia Eagles this past Sunday with multiple different elements at play,
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