Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz is done for the season, paving the way for the return of J.J. McCarthy
32-year-old Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz proved to be a gamer for Minnesota. Wentz fought through an excruciating injury to his left (non-throwing) shoulder to keep the Vikings’ ship afloat with a 2-3 record. Now, J.J. McCarthy is ready to re-take the reins after his own injury (ankle).
It has been reported that Wentz suffered the injury way back in Week 5’s London game, when he exited briefly before guiding the team to a victory over Cleveland. The shoulder dislocation also resulted in a torn labrum and fractured the socket. Wentz donned a bulky harness to stabilize the shoulder in the following two losses to Philadelphia and the Chargers. During the Los Angeles game in particular, the quarterback was overcome with pain both between plays and on the bench. Still, Wentz fought through a hit-laden five-sack day, each further exacerbating the injury.
Second-year quarterback McCarthy was close to a return in Week 8, but the coaching staff elected to give his high-ankle sprain one more week of healing. He’s expected to return to the starting role this Sunday in Detroit for a divisional tilt with Jared Goff and the Lions. For his part, Carson Wentz bows out of 2025 and is headed to surgery on the shoulder. Presumably, a well-deserved date with the couch will soon follow.
Wentz fought through an injury to give Minnesota a fighting chance in 2025. He finished after starting five games (winning two) while posting a 65.1 completion percentage, 1,216 yards through the air (and 57 rushing) with six touchdowns.
The Minnesota offensive line will need to get its act together to protect its young signal-caller in McCarthy. The unit allowed an inexcusable 19 sacks of the veteran over five games and a total of 28 on the season, the fourth-most in the NFL.
Author: Samwise (@BuyAndSellYou)
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s ankle is healing and he is on track to return for Week 9.
The Vikings are in last place of the NFC North and are hoping to get J.J. McCarthy back for Week 9 against the Lions. There have been murmurings of a soft benching and the verity of his ankle injury has come into question by some.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell has expressed sentiments that he wants McCarthy to be fully healthy when returning. The Vikings appear to be taking a long term approach with their franchise quarterback. The next 4 matchups include the Lions, Ravens, Bears, and Packers. There are no let-ups on the Vikings schedule. From a fantasy point of view, McCarthy would only be startable as a 2nd quarterback in superflex leagues upon returning.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachrtetzlaff1)
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing QB Carson Wentz to a 1 year deal.
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing QB Carson Wentz to a 1 year deal. Wentz joins the Chiefs with a wealth of experience with this being his 6th stop in his NFL career, his most recent stint being in Los Angeles where he was the back up behind Matthew Stafford.
The former # 2 overall pick for the Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft is headed to Kansas having started in 95 NFL games, posting a 47-45-1 record as starter. Wentz should be an upgrade at the backup position Kansas City previously held by Blaine Gabbert.
The Rams will start Carson Wentz in week 18, giving Matthew Stafford a rest before playing in the playoffs.
Carson Wentz is going to play his first game for the Rams against the 49ers in week 18. The Rams have already booked their place in the playoffs and have decided to rest their starting quarterback, Matthew Stafford to prepare for the playoffs.
The last time Carson Wentz played in an NFL game was when he was with the Commanders in Week 17 over a year ago. It’s uncertain what his current form is like. However, he might have a chance to show his skills as the San Francisco 49ers have clinched the number one seed in the NFC and might rest some of their key players. This could make it somewhat easier for Wentz to put up a good performance against the 49ers’ defense.
It is expected that Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Aaron Donald, among other notable stars, that will not play in week 18 for the Rams.
Carson Wentz will be joining the Rams as the new backup QB, with Brett Rypien waived and no longer with the team.
Carson Wentz will be joining the Rams, with Brett Rypien waived and no longer with the team. Wentz will be the QB2 behind Matthew Stafford. The Rams are currently on their bye week, and with Stafford nursing a thumb injury, there is the uncertainty of Stafford being ready in Week 11. Carson Wentz will be forced into action as early as week 11 against the Seahawks. Wentz started seven games for the Commanders last season, throwing for 1,755 yards with 11 touchdowns, nine interceptions and an 80.2 passer rating. The Commanders released Wentz after he had spent only one season with the team. Carson Wentz is not currently a viable option for any fantasy managers at this time, unless playing in a deep Superflex league.
