Max Brosmer :(
Max Brosmer's first NFL start on November 30, 2025, was described as a
"new low point" for the Minnesota Vikings, featuring a 32.8 passer ratingand four interceptions in a 26-0 shutout loss to the Seattle Seahawks. This performance is widely considered one of the worst quarterback debuts in recent NFL history.
Key Stats from the Game (vs. Seattle Seahawks)
Completions/Attempts: 19/30 (63.3%)
Passing Yards: 126
Passing Touchdowns: 0
Interceptions: 4 (one was returned for an 84-yard pick-six)
Sacks Taken: 4
QB Rating: 32.8
Context of the Performance
Historical Low: Brosmer's passer rating (32.8) was the lowest by any NFL starter this season and the worst by a Vikings starter since 2001. For reference, simply throwing incompletions on every pass results in a higher rating (39.6).
Team Shutout: The Vikings were shut out for the first time since 2007, ending the NFL's third-longest active scoring streak at 294 games.
Career Lows: All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a career-low four receiving yards on two catches, highlighting the offensive struggles.
Rookie Mistakes: Brosmer, an undrafted rookie starting due to injuries to J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz, made several basic errors, including an "ultimate rookie mistake" where he flipped the ball into coverage to avoid a sack, resulting in an opponent's touchdown.
Overall, his performance was a difficult start to his NFL career, with sources describing it as "rock bottom" for the Vikings' 2025 season.
