The Minnesota Vikings are turning to veteran quarterback Carson Wentz to lead the offense against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. This marks a historic moment for Wentz, as he becomes the first quarterback in NFL history to start for six different teams in six consecutive seasons. What a journey!
Vikings' Injury Woes Lead to Wentz Opportunity
The Vikings have been hit hard by injuries, with starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy and running back Aaron Jones both sidelined. This has opened the door for Wentz, who signed with the team less than a month ago, to take the reins. He'll be facing another backup QB in Jake Browning, a former Viking himself, making for an interesting matchup.
"It sounds crazy when you say that," Wentz said about his unique career path. "It’s definitely given me a different perspective going from being a starter, being traded, cut, all the things and being a backup."
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Ruled Out
In other injury news around the league, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to a knee sprain. Marcus Mariota will start in his place. Head coach Dan Quinn emphasized a cautious approach to Daniels' return, prioritizing long-term health over a quick comeback.
Daniels sustained the injury during a Thursday night loss to the Green Bay Packers. While he practiced in a limited capacity on Friday, it wasn't enough for the team to clear him to play. This will be the first game Daniels misses in his young NFL career.
The Vikings-Bengals game is set to kick off at noon Sunday. Can Wentz lead the Vikings to victory in his debut?