Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons and will miss this week's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz will start in his place. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated the injury, not performance, was the reason for McCarthy's absence, emphasizing the severity of the situation. The Vikings also face offensive line concerns with injuries to center Ryan Kelly and the potential absence of left tackle Christian Darrisaw, adding to their challenges.

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