Minnesota Vikings faithful held their breath when J.J. McCarthy went down in Week 2 with a high ankle sprain. On Friday, Kevin O’Connell said McCarthy is week-to-week, but he dodged the injured reserve list . Now comes the question of who takes the reins.

Carson Wentz is set to step in on Sunday when the Vikings host the Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium. That’s exactly what former Packers star Clay Matthews wants to see from O’Connell, faith in the veteran. “I think Carson Wentz is more prepared to run that offense,” Matthews said on Bussin’ With The Boys . He didn’t stop there.

The veteran pointed out the advantage Wentz has with a full week of prep. “Like, I think O’Connell is going to game plan for this.” And that’s key with the schedule ahead. After Sunday, the Vikings pa

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