Vikings' JJ McCarthy enters concussion protocol after third straight loss in rollercoaster season

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After a brutal game in Green Bay, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has found himself in concussion protocol.

The second-year signal caller has an uncertain status heading into Week 13, as head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed McCarthy would be in concussion protocol this week.

McCarthy reported symptoms of a concussion while on the team flight back to Minnesota following the 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers, per ESPN.

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J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after being sacked during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Nov. 23, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

If McCarthy is unable to go on Sunday, it will be undrafted rookie Max Brosmer taking over after Carson Wentz had season-ending shoulder injury earlier this season when he had to take over for McCarthy.

After missing his entire rookie campaign due to a torn meniscus, McCarthy’s 2025 season has been a rollercoaster.

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The 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, McCarthy has struggled when he’s been on the field, though he’s played just six games this season after dealing with a high-ankle sprain in Week 2. McCarthy missed five straight games before returning under center.

Minnesota is mired in a three-game losing streak, with McCarthy’s latest performance against the Packers seeing just 87 yards on 12-of-19 passing with two interceptions. He was also sacked five times in the loss.

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