Vikings to stick with Carson Wentz
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Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz made a comment after his two interceptions against the Eagles that has drawn the ire of fans.
Wentz opened the second half better, using short passes and guiding the Vikings down to the Eagles' 9. He then, under pressure, threw the ball to the ground. He was called for intentional ground, snuffing out a shot at a touchdown. Minnesota settled for a third field goal.
With J.J. McCarthy unlikely to play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Vikings are starting Carson Wentz at quarterback. Wentz was a free agent until about a month ago, and the Vikings are his sixth team in six years. Wentz, a North Dakota native ...
Ahead of Sunday’s game between the Vikings and the Eagles, Wentz was asked about his time in Philly. “You live, you learn, and you grow, and that’s all you can do,” he responded.
Coach Kevin O'Connell has kept J.J. McCarthy's recovery from a high ankle sprain on a deliberate pace, despite the recent struggles of Carson Wentz.