Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is expected to miss 2-4 weeks due to an ankle sprain suffered in Sunday's game against the Falcons. Coach Kevin O'Connell announced McCarthy's unavailability for Week 3 against the Bengals, emphasizing the injury's severity worsened post-game. Veteran Carson Wentz will likely start in McCarthy's place, having performed well in practice last week. O'Connell clarified the decision is injury-related, not performance-based. McCarthy's stats through two games include 301 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.

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