The Minnesota Vikings are trying to get back above .500 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. They received excellent news on this front when they learned about running back Aaron Jones' potential return. Unfortunately, they can't yet say the same for their young quarterback, who was Minnesota's starter entering the 2025 season.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy took a hit to his injured right ankle during Thursday night's game.

The Minnesota Vikings could have another quarterback change next week with a new report indicating J.J. McCarthy should be ready.

J.J. McCarthy, out since Week 2 with a high ankle sprain, might finally be ready to return to the No. 1 QB spot. He's healthy enough that the Vikings have made him the emergency quarterback against the Eagles and Chargers, so barring a setback, one would imagine he'll be ready by Nov. 2.

McCarthy is unavailable to play for the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, so veteran quarterback Carson Wentz will take over again.

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The Minnesota Vikings are looking to get back over .500 with a win over the Chargers on Thursday night, and they need some recent trends to reverse.