McCarthy's Injury Forces Vikings to Rely on Rookie QB Max Brosmer vs Lions
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The Minnesota Vikings are facing a significant setback as they take on the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, with star quarterback J.J. McCarthy ruled out due to a hairline fracture in his throwing hand. McCarthy's injury, which was detected after the Giants game, will see backup quarterback Max Brosmer take over the reins for the Vikings. McCarthy, who has thrown for 1,450 yards with 11 touchdowns this season, will undergo rehabilitation, while the Vikings' season is effectively over with just two games remaining. However, this presents a chance for Brosmer, the rookie quarterback, to make an impact and prove himself for the QB1 position. Brosmer, who has featured in just six games, has a quarterback rating of 14.5 this season. A standout at the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, he set the school single-season completions record with 268 and threw for 2,828 yards with 18 TDs and a 66.5% completion rate in 2024. With the Vikings' season all but over, Brosmer will look to repeat some of those numbers in the remaining games and stay in contention for the QB1 position next season.
