The Minnesota Vikings’ decision to back J. J. McCarthy as the offensive leader has not paid off this season. After missing the entire 2024 campign, he has struggled with injuries this year. The quarterback was placed in concussion protocol ahead of the Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will start for the Vikings in McCarthy’s absence on Sunday. NFL analyst Dianna Russini shared her take about Minnesota’s quarterback situation. Thanks for the submission! 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) Unlock Free tips from our Experts Get Picks Now “The undrafted rookie, making his first NFL start, has evaluators using words like calm, organized, and efficient. I’m told by a scout who liked him in college at New Hampshire and Minnesota, ‘He’s not flashy, but neither was Brock Purdy when he first got tossed into the fire for the 49ers and won the job.'” Russini mentioned that there have been concerns about how another year sitting on the bench would affect McCarthy. She added that there’s a lot of pressure on a young player and his coaches. Whether they’ll be able to grow a raw and talented quarterback to match a team built to win yesterday is a tough decision to make. Minnesota let Sam Darnold walk out in free agency and didn’t pursue Aaron Rodgers in the offseason due to its faith in McCarthy. “Brosmer might not be the long-term answer,” Russini wrote. “But O’Connell has another shot to stabilize this offense, squeeze something out of a season veering sideways, and, if nothing else, give maybe the best receiver in football, Justin Jefferson, a reason to smile again. The star wideout has stayed patient all season despite the quiet stat lines.” The Vikings (4-7) are at the botton of the NFC North and McCarthy has a 2-4 record as a starter. He has already missed five games this season due to an ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2. J. J. McCarthy set to miss sixth game this season J. J. McCarthy is expected to miss the Vikings’ Week 13 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks after entering concussion protocol. The second-year quarterback reported symptoms during the team’s flight home from Green Bay on Sunday, according to ESPN. It is his third injury of the season after an ankle sprain in Week 2 and a bruised right hand in Week 10. Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell has not ruled McCarthy out for Sunday, but said that Max Brosmer will receive first-team practice reps until he is cleared. McCarthy ranks last in QBR (24. 8), touchdown-to-interception ratio (0. 6) and completion percentage (54. 1) in the league.
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Cowboys are down at least 3 offensive linemen, and maybe 4, against Jets
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys will be without at least three starters on their offensive line, and possibly four, when they visit the New York Jets.
Left tackle Tyler Guyton is in the concussion protocol and was ruled out of Sunday’s game, sidelining him along with center Cooper Beebe (foot) and rookie right guard Tyler Booker (high ankle sprain). Standout left guard Tyler Smith is questionable with a knee injury, having not practiced all week. The only healthy starter remaining on the line is right tackle Terence Steele.
Nate Thomas will start in Guyton’s place. This will be the first career start for the second-year player, who missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury. Brock Hoffman will start in place of Beebe, who is on injured reserve and will miss the third of at least four games. Booker will be out for the second week in a row. T.J. Bass replaced Booker in last week’s 40-40 tie with Green Bay. If Smith can’t play, Bass may move to left guard, with either Trevor Keegan or Hakeem Adeniji likely filling the fifth starting spot on the line.
In addition to the offensive line injuries, the Cowboys will be without receiver and kick returner KaVontae Turpin, who has been ruled out with a foot injury. No. 1 receiver CeeDee Lamb will miss his second game due to a high ankle sprain.
Dallas will also be without a fifth starter on defense—safety Malik Hooker, who injured a toe against the Packers. It appears Hooker will miss multiple games.
Running back Miles Sanders is questionable with knee and ankle injuries, opening the door for rookie Jaydon Blue to be active for the first time.
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