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ArticleCarson Wentz earned $100,000 after replacing Kyler Murray in Vikings win
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He won the backup job in training camp, beating McCarthy for the spot after the third-year player struggled in limited preseason action. Wentz rewarded the Vikings' faith by completing 12-of-19 pass attempts for 133 yards and three touchdowns in the comeback effort.
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Wentz won the backup quarterback job in training camp, beating J.J. McCarthy for the spot after McCarthy struggled in limited preseason action. He signed a one-year, $3 million free agency deal with the Vikings and delivered when called upon, completing 12-of-19 pass attempts for 133 yards and three touchdowns in a 39-22 comeback win over Green Bay, including a 22-0 fourth quarter edge.

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