Vikings Rock Bottom: McCarthy Concussed, Brosmer Time

Vikings suffer worst Lambeau loss to Packers since 2007 (23-6) and J.J. McCarthy is now in concussion protocol — is this the moment Kevin O’Connell finally turns to Max Brosmer? Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano deliver the raw, unfiltered reaction every purple-blooded fan needs after Sunday’s disaster.

On the latest “The Day After” episode of The Real Forno Show (Vikings 1st & SKOL / Fans First Sports Network), Tyler and Dave dissect the historic humiliation against Green Bay and the massive quarterback crossroads the franchise now faces. With McCarthy likely missing the Seattle game and possibly more, the conversation has flipped from development to survival — and whether KOC’s job could be on the line.

Key takeaways from the episode:

• The 23-6 loss was the worst Vikings home defeat to the Packers in 52 years — 187 total yards, 0-for-12 on third down, zero touchdowns
• McCarthy’s concussion (self-reported after a late hit) might be the “get-out-of-jail-free card” O’Connell needed to bench him without admitting failure
• Tyler argues the organization didn’t fail McCarthy — they quarterback-proofed the roster, kept him involved while injured, and gave him every resource
• Justin Jefferson’s post-game frustration (“saying the same things every week… still in the same spot”) signals the locker room is slipping away
• Max Brosmer’s quick release and middle-of-field accuracy fit KOC’s scheme perfectly — could be a Brock Purdy-like spark
• The team showed “quit” body language after the muffed punt; Packers packed it in because they knew Minnesota had checked out
• If Brosmer plays well, it becomes impossible to put McCarthy back in without losing the locker room

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Question for the Daily Norseman readers:

If Max Brosmer comes in against Seattle and plays clean, efficient football — win or lose — do you keep him as the starter even after McCarthy clears protocol, or is this still J.J.’s team no matter what? Sound off below!