Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy ruled out with injury, Carson Wentz set to start Week 3

Minnesota Vikings’ rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is sidelined with a high ankle sprain, sustained during the Week 2 game against the Falcons. Veteran Carson Wentz steps in as the starting quarterback for Week 3 against the Bengals. This injury impacts McCarthy’s development and places pressure on Wentz to maintain the Vikings’ offensive momentum and playoff hopes while McCarthy recovers.