NFL·BREAKING·September 18, 2026 03:36 PM ET

Wentz starts Sunday at Chicago, McCarthy No. 2

O'Connell announced the decision

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 181 min read

RT @Vikings: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell announces that Carson Wentz will start Sunday at Chicago and J.J. McCarthy will

What happened: Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell named Carson Wentz the starter for Sunday's game at Chicago. J.J. McCarthy will serve as the backup quarterback.

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Why it matters: The decision settles Minnesota's quarterback order before a division road game. An early NFC North win carries tiebreaker value in the standings.

What to watch: Minnesota visits Chicago on Sunday.

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@Vikings Sep 18, 3:07 PM ET

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