WARE, England (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his third straight game because of a right ankle sprain.
Coach Kevin O'Connell said this week that the goal was to ease McCarthy back into practice going into the bye week. He had cautioned: “We want to be really smart and make sure we let that high ankle (sprain) fully heal.”
Carson Wentz will make his third start as the Vikings try to avoid losing both ends of their historic road trip. They are the first NFL team to play consecutive international games in different countries.
Minnesota lost 24-21 to Pittsburgh in Dublin last week, when Wentz threw for 350 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He was also sacked six times.
The Vikings will be missing three starters from the offensive line. Right tackle Brian O’Neill (knee), center Ryan Kelly (concussion), and left guard Donovan Jackson (wrist) were all ruled out Friday. Michael Jurgens (hamstring), who had filled in for Kelly against the Steelers, was also ruled out.
As expected, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) will also miss Sunday's game.
The Vikings have their bye week next week before they host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7.
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