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12/23 14:33 CST Vikings will start Brosmer at QB vs. Lions with hairline
fracture found on McCarthy's throwing hand
Vikings will start Brosmer at QB vs. Lions with hairline fracture found on
McCarthy's throwing hand
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Pro Football Writer
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) --- J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his throwing
hand that will keep him out of Minnesota's upcoming game against Detroit,
making Max Brosmer the starting quarterback this week.
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said after practice on Tuesday that further
examination of McCarthy's right hand revealed the small fracture, after initial
X-rays at the stadium on Sunday were negative for broken bones. McCarthy was
injured late in the second quarter against the New York Giants and unable to
properly grip the ball, forcing the Vikings to turn to Brosmer.
With the Vikings hosting the Lions on Thursday as part of the NFL's holiday
tripleheader on Christmas, there was too little time for McCarthy to recover.
O'Connell said his ability to play in the season finale against Green Bay on
Jan. 3 or 4 would simply depend on his grip.
McCarthy has played in just 8 of a possible 33 games in the NFL since he was
drafted 10th overall in 2024, with a torn meniscus in his right knee keeping
him out his entire rookie season, a badly sprained right ankle costing him five
games this season and a concussion sidelining him for another.
Brosmer started for McCarthy that time on Nov. 30, when the Vikings lost 26-0
at NFC-leading Seattle after the undrafted rookie threw four interceptions.
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