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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in 'next phase' of rehab but ankle still not fully healed
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will begin to get “a little bit more active” but won't be rushed back from a sprained right ankle, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday. Carson Wentz is set to start his third straight game when Minnesota faces the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Minnesota Vikings could be down to a third center on Sunday if the initial injury report for Week 5 doesn't change.
Asked about the offensive line as a whole, with the Vikings preparing to play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, O’Connell replied, “We’re working through what that group is going to look like and ultimately where we think we’re at as far as the best collection we can put out there.”
Three superstars, two Super Bowl dark horses and a 'unicorn' will play in London this month as the NFL roadshow returns to the English capital.
The offense has stumbled badly on third downs, which typically goes hand in hand with a failure in pass protection. The Vikings rank fourth worst in the league with a 30.6% conversion rate. On third downs with between 7 and 10 yards to go, according to Sportradar data, the Vikings are last in the NFL with just one conversion in 12 attempts (8.3%).
The Minnesota Vikings started their two-game road trip in international waters. The team battled through four quarters and came up short against a game Pittsburgh Steelers team, and now they turn to Week 5, where they hope to bounce back in London.
Vikings players riffed on three travel-related topics, including baby wipes, chargers and why Dwight McGlothern isn't a good tour guide.
Find single game tickets to the Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns NFL Week 5 matchup on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said the Vikings will try to get Jurgens back onto the practice field by Friday, but there's no guarantee that he'll play Sunday. If Kelly and Jurgens don't play Sunday, the Vikings could go with one of these two offensive line combinations.
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