India, Oct. 24 -- The Minnesota Vikings are without their starting quarterback for the Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday. Veteran Carson Wentz is suiting up for the role he has assumed since McCarthy's ankle injury back in Week 2.

According to reports, JJ McCarthy might still be struggling with complications from his injury. He was listed as 'questionable' ahead of the Chargers matchup.

After McCarthy went through a workout on the field this week, the Vikings determined his ankle wasn't quite strong enough. "J.J., the medical staff, and myself were all kind of encouraged by where he's at and the progress he's making, but he's just not there," coach Kevin O' Connell said.

"If this was a Sunday game, maybe it would...