Vikings after 37-10 loss to Chargers: 'That wasn't our brand of football'
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Vikings are back from a mini bye week after a 37-10 loss at the L.A. Chargers on Thursday Night Football.
The Vikings practiced Monday, and we’re hoping to get clarity on the quarterback situation ahead of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
Kevin O'Connell takes blame after Vikings lose at Chargers, 37-10 [FULL]
J.J. McCarthy, Max Brosmer practice
What we know:
In the portion open to media on Monday at TCO Performance Center, J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer were on the practice field for the Vikings. Carson Wentz, who has started five straight games in McCarthy’s absence, was not. Wentz was sacked five times, pressured throughout last Thursday’s game and had obvious pain in his non-throwing shoulder both on the field and when he was on the sideline.
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Will J.J. McCarthy return Sunday?
Why you should care:
The fact that McCarthy practiced for the Vikings Monday, and Wentz was not on the field, could be a telling sign that McCarthy is back Sunday against the Lions. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, and started resuming practice during the team’s bye week.
Kevin O’Connell has said multiple times if McCarthy is healthy, he’s playing. O’Connell said last week if the Chargers game was on Sunday and not Thursday, there was a chance McCarthy would’ve played. We'll likely find out who the starter is on Wednesday, when O'Connell holds his weekly news conference.
If Wentz continues to miss practice this week, that also signals that Brosmer could be the No. 2 quarterback, and Wentz would be the emergency No. 3.
Brutal schedule ahead
What's next:
Life doesn’t get much easier for the Vikings, who are looking to avoid falling to 3-5 at Detroit. After the Lions, they host the Ravens, Bears, travel to the Packers and Seahawks, then host the Commanders for their next five games.
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