Carson Wentz throwing passes to Justin Jefferson this week is the universe writing a comedic episode of the NFL soap opera for Eagles fans

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Monday, September 15, 2025

Carson Wentz, now with the Minnesota Vikings (Credit: Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN Images)

Eagles fans are finally going to get to see what they wanted to see five years ago - Carson Wentz throwing to Justin Jefferson.

That's right, Wentz is getting the start for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday after multiple reports that starting QB J.J. McCarthy will miss the Week 3 matchup against Cincinnati with a sprained ankle that he apparently suffered in an ugly Sunday Night Football loss to Atlanta.

ESPN sources: Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is expected to be sidelined two-to-four weeks with a high ankle sprain.

With McCarthy out, Vikings QB Carson Wentz is now in line to start. pic.twitter.com/iZ1qvackMV
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 15, 2025

It's a delicious storyline being handed to us from the football gods.

Wentz, who didn't sign with the Vikings until Aug. 24, will likely be under center for a couple weeks at least, if not longer, in what is probably his last chance to prove he deserves to stay in the NFL.

He could write his own redemption story, too. He'll have all the toys to play with. He's made spot starts in other cities...

Carson Wentz last start with Rams:

17/24 CMP (70%)
163 Yards
2 Passing Touchdowns
17 Rushes
56 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdown
4th Quarter Comeback + Game Winning Drive

I ain’t worried pic.twitter.com/E1mmI8JZfk

— MNMuse (@_MNMuse) September 15, 2025

...but this is head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense and he'll be throwing to stars like Jefferson, who the Eagles famously passed over to draft Jalen Reagor instead.

He also has a quality tight end in T.J. Hockenson. This is Wentz's best opportunity since he was a starter for the Eagles to prove that he can still play in the NFL.

He just has to manage the game. Minnesota has a solid defense and has allowed just three touchdowns in two games.

If Wentz is successful, and McCarthy's recovery time lingers a touch longer than the 2-4 week timeline reported by ESPN, you know what that means, right?

Oct. 19, in Minnesota. Wentz vs. the Eagles.

We all need that to take up the sports radio airways for two weeks, don't we?

Don't we?

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Anthony SanFilippo

Anthony SanFilippo is the managing editor of both PhillyDaily.com and DelcoNow.com and also contributes to the company's sports coverage at OnPattison.com. He has been covering professional sports in Philadelphia since 1998. He has worked for WIP Radio, ESPN Radio, NBCSportsPhilly.com, the Delaware County Daily Times and its sister publications in the Philly burbs, the Associated Press, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com and, most recently, Crossing Broad. He also hosts a pair of Philly Sports podcasts (Phightin' Words and Snow the Goalie), makes frequent appearances on local television and radio programs, dabbles in acting, directing, teaching, and serves on a nonprofit board, which is why he has no time to do anything else, but will if you ask. Follow him on X @AntSanPhilly.