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Who is Max Brosmer? Vikings rookie QB could make first NFL start this week

J.J. McCarthy landing in the concussion protocol after Sunday's loss to the Packers means Vikings backup quarterback Max Brosmer could be in line for his first NFL start this upcoming weekend in Seattle against Sam Darnold and the 8-3 Seahawks.

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Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy in concussion protocol

J.J. McCarthy could be in line to miss further time this season. The first-year Vikings starter is in concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced.

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The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs with the most receptions in a season can you name in five minutes?

The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL running back receiving leaders' quiz

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 24

This Vikings season is going to cost someone their job — who will it be?

This Minnesota Vikings season is going to result in at least one person in a leadership position losing their job. That doesn't feel harsh or reactionary to say.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 24

Vikings may have a Josh Rosen situation on their hands with J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy's abysmal play through six starts has generated a crisis in Minnesota so severe that it's not out of the realm of possibilities that the Vikings' focus in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft will be on quarterbacks.

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The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

J.J. McCarthy News / Athlon Sports / November 24

The Vikings Need To Bench J.J. McCarthy For His Own Good

When you have the guy who may be the NFL's best passing game designer in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and the guy who may be the NFL's best receiver in Justin Jefferson, it takes a truly Herculean effort from your quarterback to render said passing game irrelevant.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 23

JJ McCarthy looks like one of the worst QBs in the NFL. Is it too early to give up on him?

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2025 season believing they were ready to build around a young franchise quarterback. Instead, they’ve found themselves staring at one of the most difficult questions an NFL team can face.

Justin Jefferson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 23

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is sick and tired of feeling déjà vu every dang week

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL. A year after their spectacular 14-3 regular season that saw them battle for the No.

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / November 23

Kevin O'Connell makes bold statement about J.J. McCarthy's future as the starting quarterback

It's been an incredibly frustrating season for the Minnesota Vikings. They sit at 4-7 and are riding a three-game losing streak. They are also 2-4 with J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 23

Paul Allen delivers another classic call on Myles Price's punt mistake

Longtime Vikings radio play-by-play broadcaster Paul Allen delivered another classic call during one of the pivotal moments of Minnesota's ugly 23-6 loss to the Packers on Sunday afternoon.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 23

Vikings lose two O-linemen to injuries on nightmare day in Green Bay

On a day where basically nothing went right for the Minnesota Vikings, two of their starting offensive linemen and former first-round picks exited the game due to injury.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / November 23

J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in loss to Packers

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy failed to deliver on pregame promise in terrible performance against Packers

Before his Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy indicated he was due for a breakout performance. He certainly did not produce one.

Justin Jefferson goes in on ‘hateful messages’ before Week 12 Packers-Vikings

Jordan Love’s 4-word message close to Vikings game sparks excitement

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23