Vikings Beat: QB Max Brosmer merits next look if J.J. McCarthy not healthy

Oct 28, 2025

If J.J. McCarthy can't stay healthy, Max Brosmer will merit the next look.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy is expected to resume his role as the starter Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Brosmer will be his backup, the story said. The story also pointed out, together, they have thrown a total of 49 NFL passes and played 122 regular-season snaps. We keep hearing the Vikings are high on Brosmer, but he is an undrafted rookie after all. This week, with McCarthy expected to start, Brosmer appears to be an injury away from getting into the game with Wentz now out for the season. The Vikings will likely bring in another QB, but it's not impossible that Brosmer could be forced into action sooner than later.

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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (hamstring) expected to practice Wednesday

Nicki Jhabvala on X

3 hours ago

Dan Quinn said Jayden Daniels had a good rehab session on Sunday and he's expected to practice tomorrow.

Related players: Marcus Mariota

Fantasy Impact:

It's good news for both the Commanders and fantasy owners. The only setback is the Commanders play the Seahawks on Monday night. Hopefully we'll have a more solid feel for Daniels status before we get to the Sunday games, but so far the outlook seems to be pretty positive as far as Daniels playing in Week 9.

NFL Beat: Saints could deal a WR before deadline

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5 hours ago

Adam Schefter thinks the Saints could move one of their WRs, and specifically named Rashid Shaheed.

Related players: Chris Olave

Fantasy Impact:

The Steelers, Bills and Broncos look to be in the market for a WR and have made calls to other teams, according to Schefter. Shaheed is on the last year of his deal and so Schefter sees him as a guy teams are more interested in.

Chiefs RB Isaiah Pacheco dealing with MCL sprain

Tom Pelissero on X

5 hours ago

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, who left Monday night’s win with a knee injury, is considered week-to-week with an MCL sprain, per sources.

Related players: Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith, Elijah Mitchell

Fantasy Impact:

The week to week tag suggest Pacheco could at least miss Week 9, which is a showdown against the Bills. Keep in mind, the Chiefs have a bye in Week 10. Hunt should get his normal workload but Smith could be an interesting add as he seems to be trending up, especially in the passing game, and it could result in more touches overall if Pacheco is out.