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‘Max Brosmer doing what JJ McCarthy didn't': Vikings QB forms unlikely Christmas connection vs Lions
With JJ McCarthy out vs Lions, Vikings rookie QB impressed early on Christmas, sparking debate among fans over whether he should replace McCarthy for good.
With JJ McCarthy not playing vs the Detroit Lions, Vikings rookie QB took up throwing duties on Christmas Day. While Vikings fans were initially worried about the rookie, who has a QB rating of 14.5 this season, he proved to be impressive in the initial plays, making many Vikings fans wonder if he should replace JJ McCarthy, who has just a little over 55% completion rate in 2025.
“max brosmer doing what jj mccarthy couldn’t: completing passes to justin jefferson,” one user wrote.
“Are they not used to brosmer’s cadence?” wrote another.
“Is Max Brosmer better than JJ McCarthy? The streets are talking,” said another.
However, many Vikings fans were unimpressed with Brosman, letting their frustrations be known on social media. Many even questioned if he is even eligible to play in the NFL. Notably, this is Brosman's second start, out of his seven appearances for the Vikings this season.
“Lost 2k in 2 weeks betting on Brosmer That guy is a genuine terrorist,” wrote another frustrated user.
“Max Brosmer does not belong on an NFL roster,” wrote another.
So far in the Lions game, Brosmer has completed four of six passing attempts (66.7%) so far, for 13 yards. This season, he has completed 31 of 47 passing attempts for 220 yards.
Brosmer was recruited as an undrafted free agent by the Vikings out of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Also read: JJ McCarthy injury: Why Vikings QB is not playing vs Lions; what it means for Max Brosmer
JJ McCarthy Injury Update
JJ McCarthy suffered a small hairline fracture in the game against the Giants on Sunday, which has ruled him out of the Week 17 game against the Lions. It is unclear if he will feature in the Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers.
"It's just a bummer," head coach Kevin O'Connell had said on Tuesday. because it's been really fun. ... I know the week-to-week judgment of players and decisions and all these things that are noise in many cases, I understand it all. "
