Wentz Out; McCarthy To Start, Wolford Added

Carson Wentz has been placed on injured reserve and will undergo season-ending surgery after revealing he played through a dislocated left shoulder that included a torn labrum and fractured socket; his continued play drew criticism of coach Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings' medical staff. Minnesota's offense was held to a season-low 164 yards in a 37-10 loss to the Chargers, and the team now heads to Detroit needing a bounce-back performance. Rookie J.J. McCarthy, cleared to start after a five-game absence with a high-ankle sprain, is expected to take over under center and faces heavy pressure to stabilize the offense. Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is the backup, and the Vikings added veteran John Wolford to the practice squad, easing the immediate concern about lacking a practiced third quarterback. Coaches say Minnesota must re-establish the run — with offensive-line pieces trending healthier — to take pressure off McCarthy against a Lions front that defends the run stoutly.