Coach Kevin O'Connell said after Thursday night's loss to the Chargers that McCarthy (ankle) will start Week 9 against the Lions if he's healthy, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
#2 WR
Jordan Addison: Finds end zone in loss
Oct 23rd
Addison secured three of four targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
#1 RB
Jordan Mason: Five touches in Jones' return
Oct 23rd
Mason rushed four times for three yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
#2 QB
Carson Wentz: Ragged showing in Week 8 loss
Oct 23rd
Wentz completed 15 of 27 passes for 144 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night. He also fumbled once but recovered.
#2 RB
Aaron Jones: Seven touches in return to action
Oct 23rd
Jones (hamstring) rushed five times for 15 yards and brought in two of four targets for 15 yards in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
#1 K
Will Reichard: Imperfect in Week 8
Oct 23rd
Reichard went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only extra-point attempt in Thursday's 37-10 loss to the Chargers.
#1 WR
Justin Jefferson: Seven catches in lopsided loss
Oct 23rd
Jefferson brought in seven of 11 targets for 74 yards in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
#2 LCB
Jeff Okudah: Ruled out Thursday
Oct 23rd
Okudah (concussion) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Chargers.
#2 TE
Josh Oliver: Out for game
Oct 23rd
Oliver (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's contest against the Chargers.
#1 LT
Christian Darrisaw: Done for night
Oct 23rd
Darrisaw (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's contest against the Chargers.
#1 RT
Brian O'Neill: Won't play against Chargers
Oct 23rd
O'Neill (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers.
#3 RB
Zavier Scott: Active Thursday, but Jones is back
Oct 23rd
Scott (wrist) is listed as active Thursday at the Chargers.
Allen brought in four of five targets for 44 yards in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
#3 RB
Omarion Hampton: Remains in walking boot
Oct 23rd
Hampton (ankle) remained in a walking boot following Thursday night's win over the Vikings, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
#1 TE
Oronde Gadsden: Keeps rolling in Week 8 win
Oct 23rd
Gadsden secured all five targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
#1 RB
Kimani Vidal: Thrives in Week 8 win
Oct 23rd
Vidal rushed 23 times for 117 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
#1 K
Cameron Dicker: Makes three field goals in win
Oct 23rd
Dicker went 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts and made all four of his PATs in Thursday's 37-10 win over the Vikings.
#1 WR
Ladd McConkey: Logs TD grab in win
Oct 23rd
McConkey secured six of 10 targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
#1 QB
Justin Herbert: Three TDs in big win
Oct 23rd
Herbert completed 18 of 25 passes for 227 yards with three touchdowns and one interception while adding seven rushes for 62 yards in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
#1 SCB
Tarheeb Still: Questionable to return
Oct 23rd
Still (knee) is questionable to return to Thursday night's contest against the Vikings.