J.J. McCarthy’s return from injury came after a painful setback in his second NFL start for the Minnesota Vikings . He suffered a high right ankle sprain in the Week 2 loss against the Atlanta Falcons . The early prognosis projected a 2-4 week recovery, effectively sidelining him through the Vikings’ next three games.

According to Polymarket Football , McCarthy returns to the helmet as QB3 behind Carson Wentz and as the designated emergency backup in week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles .

“Good news for a Vikings team that thought he had potential to be active for Sunday,” the X post read.

In his two full appearances, McCarthy completed 24 of 41 passes for 301 yards, threw 2 touchdowns, and had 3 interceptions. He added 50 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown so

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