Carson Wentz's toughness was questioned by an announcer during the Minnesota Vikings ' Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. However, as later results showed, Wentz was playing with a torn labrum, and he will now undergo season-ending surgery.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell confirms Carson Wentz will start on Thursday Night Football vs. the Chargers.

Lions start from their own 28 for their second drive, but it goes nowhere as a false start from LaPorta gets them into a third-and-15 as Williams loses two yards on a screen pass. Jack Fox comes out for the first punt today as it bounces forward before being downed at the Minnesota 36. (7:48)

Every phase of the team failed, but perhaps no one performed as miserably as the Vikings' offensive line. According to PFF, Carson Wentz was pressured 17 times and took five sacks. He was battered by the end of the game, partially because the Vikings couldn't run, either. They were held to 34 rushing yards on 11 attempts.

Tackle Austin Deculus (ankle) and offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer (knee) are also inactive, as are cornerback Nikko Reed, outside linebacker Kyle Kennard, wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith and tight end Will Dissly.

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The Vikings' Week 8 opponent in the Chargers was never going to be an easy game, but they even surprised folks in one area.

Leading up to Minnesota’s Week 9 clash against the Lions, there were plenty of questions about J.J. McCarthy’s long-term outlook as the Vikings’ starting quarterback. Since being selected No. 10 in the 2024 draft,