EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell on Monday announced J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle sprain against the Falcons in Week 2 and is not expected to be available for Minnesota's Week 3 game at Cincinnati.
O'Connell said the Vikings anticipate Carson Wentz starting and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will back up Wentz.
O'Connell said McCarthy suffered the ankle sprain during a scramble on a second-and-20 play.