Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz headed to the locker room early in Week 5. Wentz walked into the team’s locker room a minute before halftime due to a left shoulder injury, the team announced.

The injury appeared to occur during the team’s final drive of the second quarter. On a third down, Wentz attempted to scramble to pick up a first down. He took a big hit short of the sticks. The Vikings had to punt.

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Wentz was able to walk off the field, but apparently headed into the blue tent on the sideline to be evaluated for a possible injury. Before halftime hit, Wentz was spotted walking to the locker room early.

He reportedly needed X-rays on his shoulder, per the broadcast.

Shortly after Wentz left, the Vikings deemed him questionable to return due to a left shoulder injury. The Browns were able to run the clock down to nine seconds before kicking a field goal at the end of the half.

Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer took the field just before halftime and took a knee.

While things sounded dire heading into halftime, Wentz managed to recover enough to take the field at the start of the third quarter. Prior to the injury, Wentz was 7 for 12 with 73 passing yards.

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He was much better after coming back into the contest. Despite the injury scare, Wentz made some huge throws to rally the Vikings to a 21-17 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 5.

Wentz showed he was feeling pretty good immediately. On the team’s first drive of the third quarter, Wentz managed to lead the team to a touchdown. Jordan Mason ran it in, giving the team a 14-10 lead. The Browns answered back, scoring a touchdown to go up by three.

Wentz then saved his best for the fourth quarter. Wentz led the Vikings down the field on a potential game-tying drive in the middle of the quarter, but Will Reichard couldn’t convert a 51-yard field goal attempt.

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With just over three minutes to play, Wentz then turned in a heroic final drive, in which he completed clutch throws to TJ Hockenson, Justin Jefferson and — eventually — Jordan Addison to pick up the go-ahead touchdown with just 24 seconds left.

That wasn’t enough time for Dillon Gabriel and the Browns to mount a comeback, giving Wentz and the Vikings the victory.

It’s unclear if Wentz will be further evaluated after the game, but he looked pretty healthy while leading the team’s comeback attempt in the second half.