Vikings' Max Brosmer Shines on Christmas Day, Completing 66.7% of Passes vs Lions

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In a surprise twist, Vikings rookie quarterback Max Brosmer took the field on Christmas Day, filling in for injured starter JJ McCarthy against the Detroit Lions. Despite concerns about Brosmer's inexperience, he impressed early on, completing 4 of 6 passing attempts for 13 yards. This season, he has shown promise with a 66.7% completion rate and 220 yards through the air. While some Vikings fans were initially skeptical, others were quick to praise Brosmer's performance, even suggesting he could be a better fit for the team than McCarthy, who has a completion rate of just over 55% in 2025. However, not all fans were convinced, with some expressing frustration on social media and questioning Brosmer's eligibility to play in the NFL. Brosmer, an undrafted free agent from the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, has made just two starts this season, with a total of seven appearances for the Vikings. Despite the controversy, he remains a promising young talent, and his performance on Christmas Day will be closely watched as the team looks to the future. The injury to JJ McCarthy, who suffered a small hairline fracture in the game against the Giants, has left his availability for the Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers uncertain. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed disappointment at the news, but acknowledged the challenges of making week-to-week decisions in the NFL.