Today, the Minnesota Vikings hosted the Cincinnati Bengals in a game where both teams were operating with backup quarterbacks. Carson Wentz had stepped in for the injured JJ McCarthy , while Jake Browning took over for Joe Burrow , who is sidelined with a turf toe injury.

However, late in the game, X revealed a bold move by the Vikings’ head coach: “Kevin O’Connell has now taken backup QB Carson Wentz out and put Max Brosmer in with 10 minutes to go in Minnesota.” What a surprise benching. Wentz’s NFL journey has been anything but ordinary. Once considered a potential MVP during his standout 2017 season with the Eagles , he has spent much of the years since navigating the league as a reliable backup.

But this decision shows O’Connell’s willingness to make big change

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