Max Brosmer Named Vikings' Week 17 Starting QB Following McCarthy's Hand Fracture

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Max Brosmer will start at quarterback for Thursday's Christmas Day game against the Lions, as J.J. McCarthy is sidelined with a hairline fracture in his right hand. This will be Brosmer's second career start and sixth appearance this season. In his first start, he was picked off four times in a 26-0 shutout loss to Seattle. The undrafted rookie has completed 31 of 47 passes for 220 yards, zero touchdowns, and four interceptions. Brosmer now has an opportunity to redeem himself and potentially eliminate rival Detroit from playoff contention.