Reunion With 15K-Yard QB Could Prove Vikings' Solution Under Center
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AUG 10 – Max Brosmer aims to secure the Vikings' backup quarterback role amid Sam Howell's inconsistent form, earning strong praise from J.J. McCarthy during the 2025 preseason.
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Sam Howell quiets concerns about Vikings backup QB situation
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Howell was 11-of-13 for 105 yards in a 20-10 preseason win over the Houston Texans after struggling with the rhythm and timing required by Kevin O’Connell’s offense during practices.
Reunion With 15K-Yard QB Could Prove Vikings' Solution Under Center
The Minnesota Vikings likely need to add another quarterback behind J.J. McCarthy, even after Sam Howell showed out against the Houston Texans in the team’s preseason opener over the weekend.Howell went 11-of-13 for 105 yards through the air and posted a QB rating of 100.3 in Minnesota’s 20-10 victory, but that doesn’t erase the two weeks of struggles he has had throughout training camp or the fact that the coaching staff benched him roughly one…
Breaking down JJ McCarthy's Minnesota Vikings QB1 debut!; Max Brosmer a real NFL QB?
Mackey and Judd break down the Minnesota Vikings preseason win over the Houston Texans! How did JJ McCarthy do in his preseason debut? Is Max Brosmer a real NFL QB? Is Sam Howell a trustworthy backup? Plus, other players who stood out!
Vikings QB Earns An Enthusiastic Endorsement In Effort To Lock-In 53-Man Roster Spot
Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images After J.J. McCarthy, things look pretty wide open at the game’s most important position. There’s even some speculation about bringing in another passer from outside of the organization. Perhaps that ends up taking place, but it’s notable enough that rookie quarterback Max Brosmer has a fan in J.J. McCarthy. The UDFA Vikings QB is, at best, going to be the QB3 in 2025. Seeing him rise any further would onl…
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