Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will start for Minnesota due to J.J. McCarthy entering the concussion protocol, and at 11.5 points for the biggest spread of the week, Mike Florio and Chris Simms like Seattle to cover.

The Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks have issued their first injury reports of the week in advance of their Sunday afternoon matchup at Lumen Field. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings For the Vikings,

Without making it official, the latest move by the Minnesota Vikings suggests Max Brosmer is in and J.J. McCarthy is out for Week 13.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday morning that J.J. McCarthy would have a limited practice. The Vikings' injury report confirms the quarterback indeed was limited. Max Brosmer took first-team reps as McCarthy remains in concussion protocol.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy remained in the concussion protocol on Wednesday, doing well enough for limited participation in practice but still uncertain to play this weekend. McCarthy was cleared to take part in individual drills but not full-team work,

Vikings starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy is making progress through the concussion protocol, but as the Vikings begin their practice week, Max Brosmer is more in line to start Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

After starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy was placed in concussion protocol this week, the Minnesota Vikings will likely be forced to turn to undrafted rookie signal-caller Max Brosmer to start Sunday's road game against the Seattle Seahawks.