Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy nears return
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Jefferson aggressively tossed his helmet onto its perch. Quarterbacks coach Josh McCown approached him in an attempt at consolation, but Jefferson stood alone then simmered by himself as he walked toward the locker room. It was halftime at SoFi Stadium. The tipping point had been reached.
J.J. McCarthy looked quite healthy when he jumped to avoid Justin Jefferson on the sideline after the All-Pro receiver slid out of bounds following a catch. McCarthy was the emergency No.
The Minnesota Vikings plan to start JJ McCarthy if he is healthy in week 9, post Thursday night's game, according to Albert Breer.
McCarthy hasn't played since Sept. 14, when he suffered a high ankle sprain against the Atlanta Falcons. Wentz and the Vikings have gone 2-2 since then, losing to the Steelers and Eagles while beating the Bengals and Browns.
Following the loss, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell discussed the quarterback situation entering the short week.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz takes off on another third-down scramble and picks up first-down yardage.
Quarterback Carson Wentz will make his fourth start for the Vikings, who have several key injured players back in the lineup. Check back here often for live updates from U.S. Bank Stadium:
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