Vikings Beat: Possible QB Max Brosmer start has felt inevitable

Nov 25, 2025

Behind the scenes, the team’s reviews of Max Brosmer's play and disposition were constantly rosy. It might seem easy to say this now, with Brosmer potentially set to start Sunday in Seattle, but this opportunity almost felt like an inevitability.

Related players: J.J. McCarthy

Fantasy Impact:

We've been reporting on Brosmer since Carson Wentz got banged up playing when McCarthy was out earlier this season. McCarthy hasn't been great as of late, but is now in concussion protocol and his status is unknown heading into Week 13. It will be a tough draw for either QB, playing at Seattle. But, the story talks about how the Vikings have loved Brosmer since going undrafted, and he impressed HC Kevin O'Connell since the summer, running the third team offense against the Titans, leaving O'Connell to say, “Moving the team and getting the ball out. He was seeing things at a veteran-level type of eye progression.” Brosmer may not be a must-grab off the wire in typical leagues and one-QB leagues, but in deeper formats and dynasty leagues, especially superflex, if Brosmer is on your wire he could be worth stashing, as there seems to be a lot of question marks surrounding the Vikings QB room currently.

today

No long term concerns for Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield's shoulder injury

EPSN

6 minutes ago

Baker Mayfield's status for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals remains uncertain, but there are no long-term injury concerns.

Related players: Teddy Bridgewater, Bucky Irving

Fantasy Impact:

If Mayfield can't go, Bridgewater would get the start and the story said the Bucs would likely have to tweak their offense. The Bucs could be getting Irving back just in time if that's the case, but how many snaps Irving would get - assuming he plays - would be a big question for fantasy owners. The Bucs have a home game against the Cardinals in the early window Sunday, but Mayfield owners may want to plan now just in case.

yesterday

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice limited Monday, RB Isiah Pacheco full

Matt Derrick on X

yesterday · 7:20 PM EST

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice was limited on Monday. RB Isiah Pacheco was listed as full.

Related players: Patrick Mahomes, Kareem Hunt

Fantasy Impact:

Rice is dealing with a hamstring issue and this will be worth monitoring on a short week. It looks like Pacheco (knee) will return to the lineup after a full practice, which will cut into Hunt's workload. Also, Mahomes is dealing with a groin injury, but was also listed as having a full practice.

Bengals RB Samaje Perine (ankle) practices fully

Ben Baby on X

yesterday · 7:15 PM EST

Bengals RB Samaje Perine (high ankle sprain) would have been a full participant if the team had practiced today, per the estimated injury report.

Related players: Chase Brown, Tahj Brooks

Fantasy Impact:

This is updating a previous story about Brooks being in concussion protocol and looking like he won't be able to play in Week 13. With Perine practicing fully, he'll backup Brown. Brown has been producing the fantasy numbers as of late, but Perine is likely to get some work well, perhaps especially in the passing game.