It’s been a tough season for the Minnesota quarterback on the field, but he’s enjoying special moments with his new son off of it.

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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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.

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.

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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.

Undrafted former Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer could be in line to start for the Vikings on Sunday against Seattle with J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol.