Vikings, Carson Wentz
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Wentz banged up his shoulder and the Vikings were down to four backups on the O-line, but they battled through and won the game.
The shoulder injury, which led to rookie quarterback Max Brosmer filling in for one play, could end up impacting Wentz’s availability moving forward. When speaking to the media today, head coach Kevin O’Connell revealed the team is looking into the injury further, as reported by The Athletic’s Alec Lewis on X.
Wentz injured his left shoulder before halftime and went to the locker room a little early to get it checked out. He returned for the second half and led a game-winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, but head coach Kevin O’Connell said at his press conference that Wentz is going for further consultations about the injury.
On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings picked up a narrow win over the Cleveland Browns in a game that was played in London. It was another start for Carson Wentz at quarterback in place of the injured JJ McCarthy, who has not suited up since the team's loss against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett chases Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz down for a strong tackle to force punt try.
LONDON — Browns safety Grant Delpit knows all about Carson Wentz’ Achilles heel, and plans to take advantage of it on Sunday. The last time the Browns faced Wentz, in Week 17 of the 2022 season, Delpit grabbed two of Wentz three interceptions in the Browns’ 24-10 victory.