McCarthy's ankle injury accelerates a Vikings offense that has looked out of sync, forcing an early-week shift to Carson Wentz as Week 3 starter. With protection failing and playmaking hard to come by, Minnesota must simplify reads, lean on the run game, and keep Justin Jefferson involved while the QB transition stabilizes. A rough start festers into a larger test of coaching, depth, and adjustments, shaping the fantasy upside of Viking pass-catchers.