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Vikings Announce Carson Wentz Development Before Chargers Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Oct 21, 2025 3:20 PM ET

Carson Wentz is back in the mix with the Minnesota Vikings.

Wentz has served as the starter for the Vikings over the past several weeks while JJ McCarthy has been injured in Minnesota.

The former Super Bowl champion has started four games for head coach Kevin O'Connell. During his time as the starter for Minnesota, the Vikings have defeated the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns.

While Wentz has faired well against those AFC North teams, the Vikings have also suffered two losses under the quarterback, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Now, with the Minnesota Vikings set to face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8, they announced their starting quarterback.

While Minnesota mentioned that McCarthy is progressing well from a leg injury, Carson Wentz will serve as the starter for the Vikings against the Chargers.

Head Coach Kevin O'Connell has announced that Carson Wentz will start at QB for the #Vikings Thursday. pic.twitter.com/XcI4hhl5vi
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 21, 2025

Throughout the 2025 season with the Minnesota Vikings, Carson Wentz has posted five touchdowns and 1,072 yards with a 66.9 completion percentage.

He's gone 2-2 with the Vikings as the starter and Minnesota sits at 3-3 on the season.

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The next time the Minnesota Vikings could throw JJ McCarthy back in the lineup will be a Week 9 matchup against the Detroit Lions. It's a big game for Minnesota, playing a divisional matchup at the midway point of the NFL season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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