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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.

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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