EAGAN, Minn. -- J.J. McCarthy 's high right ankle sprain is "getting there" but is not yet 100%, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback said Wednesday in his first comments since suffering the injury Sept. 14.

McCarthy also revealed that he received "well-respected second opinions" that indicated his timetable to return could be up to six weeks. He was limited in practice Wednesday.

While coach Kevin O'Connell hasn't named a starter for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles , Wednesday's circumstances indicated that Carson Wentz is in line to make his fourth consecutive start.

Wentz, who has been dealing with a sore left shoulder, was a full participant Wednesday.

McCarthy called the ankle injury "really annoying." When asked if he thinks he is at a point where he could play

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