J.J. McCarthy has been placed in concussion protocol by the Vikings. He reported symptoms on the team’s flight back to the Twin Cities following a disastrous display by the Vikings in a 23-6 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Kingsley Enagbare (55) and Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary (52) react to a sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Asked for more details on the situation on Monday afternoon at TCO Performance Center, Kevin O’Connell said he couldn’t pinpoint a particular play that might have led to McCarthy having symptoms.
It wasn’t a good performance for McCarthy as he completed 12 of 19 passes for 87 yards while being intercepted twice. He was also sacked a handful of times in the loss, including twice by Micah Parsons, who folded him in half, and twice by Devonte Wyatt, who threw him around like a rag doll.
If McCarthy doesn’t clear the concussion protocol, Max Brosmer would be the starter for the Vikings against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon. He’s been the backup for the Vikings ever since Carson Wentz was placed on injured reserve.
This story will be updated.
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