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Max Brosmer is likely to start this week, but his performance won't have much impact on the Vikings' J.J. McCarthy decisions moving forward.
Safety Josh Metellus spoke highly of McCarthy recently, who shared his thoughts on the young quarterback's play so far this season in the postgame press conference following Sunday's 23-6 loss on the road to the Green Bay Packers.
Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer thinks that the plan is still for McCarthy to retake the reins and finish out the year once he's recovered from his concussion, with the Vikings trying to gather as much intel as possible before making a call on the 2026 season.
McCarthy suffered a concussion during Minnesota's 23-6 road loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and remains in concussion protocol per ESPN's Kevin Seifert. If McCarthy is unable to clear protocol in time for the Week 13 game in Seattle, the Vikings will be forced to roll with rookie Max Brosmer.
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What to know about Max Brosmer, from Vikings QB depth chart to college, draft details originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Minnesota Vikings may have to turn to a rookie quarterback in Week 13.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in concussion protocol, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported that McCarthy first brought up concussion symptoms on Minnesota's flight home from their Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
The Vikings announced undrafted rookie Max Brosmer would start this week if JJ McCarthy does not clear concussion protocol.
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