 and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) following the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images</p>
<p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USATSI_27141055.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=787,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USATSI_27141055.jpg”><figcaption><span>Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) following the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images</span></figcaption></figure>
<p>The Minnesota Vikings are <a href=)
headed to Seattle this weekend to take on the Seahawks.
It’s been a place that, historically, has caused the Vikings boatloads of trouble over years, and now, they will head out west with a new quarterback at the helm of their offense.
With J.J. McCarthy still in concussion protocol, he has officially been ruled out for Week 13, and Max Brosmer will make his first career start.
Vikings Officially Starting Max Brosmer
 hands the ball off against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images</p>
<p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Max-Brosmer-1.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=622,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Max-Brosmer-1.jpg” src=”https://vikingsterritory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Max-Brosmer-1-788×415.jpg” alt=”Vikings QB Max Brosmer in 2025.” ><figcaption>Aug 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) hands the ball off against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images<span></span></figcaption></figure>
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<p>Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the news Friday, <a href=)
posting on X, “Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced J.J. McCarthy didn’t clear concussion protocol and undrafted rookie QB Max Brosmer will start on Sunday at Seattle.”
McCarthy suffered the injury during Minnesota’s Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers in a game that was a very rough performance from the young QB. He completed 12 of his 19 passes for just 87 yards while throwing a pair of interceptions.
The interceptions were McCarthy’s ninth and tenth of the season, and he has thrown an interception in all six of his starts this year, including four games with multiple picks.
 warms up prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images.</p>
<p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/J.J.-McCarthy-5.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=644,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/J.J.-McCarthy-5.jpg” src=”https://vikingsterritory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/J.J.-McCarthy-5-788×430.jpg” alt=”Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy in Green Bay in 2025″ ><figcaption>Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images.<span></span></figcaption></figure>
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<p>Now, the Vikings turn things over to Brosmer, who was signed as an undrafted free agent this spring out of the University of Minnesota. During his sole season with the Gophers in 2024, Brosmer completed 66.5% of his passes for 2829 yards, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions over 13 games. Minnesota went 8-5 as a result.</p>
<p>Prior to 2024, Brosmer also spent five years at the University of New Hampshire. He did not play at all during 2020 and started just one game in 2021, but in 2019, 2022, and 2023, he started at least 10 games in each season while throwing for a combined 8701 yards, 70 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions over 36 games.</p>
<p>During the preseason with the Vikings, Brosmer was impressive enough to land a spot on the 53-man roster. He appeared in all three games and made one start, tossing a pair of touchdowns.</p>
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