The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3, as the team aims to advance to a 2-1 record. However, the club will be without JJ McCarthy under center, as the second-year quarterback is dealing with an ankle injury. Additionally, Christian Darrisaw has been questionable, and it's been unclear whether he'll help protect Carson Wentz on Sunday.

With kickoff nearing, reports indicate that Darrisaw, who is bouncing back from a torn ACL and MCL from last season, was not named on the Vikings' inactive list. That means the 26-year-old left tackle should be good to go, as he makes his 2025-26 season debut.

“Cincinnati vs. Minnesota inactives: QB Desmond Ridder (3rd QB), QB JJ McCarthy, WR Tim Jones, T Justin Skule, C Ryan Kelly, TE Nick Vannett, DT Elijah Willia

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