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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 30: DeMarcus Lawrence #0 of the Seattle Seahawks sacks Max Brosmer #12 of the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter of a game at Lumen Field on November 30, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. ((Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images))
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings are 4-8 after a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field.
The Vikings have lost four straight and six of their past seven. If we learned anything from Sunday’s game, it’s that maybe J.J. McCarthy isn’t the biggest problem with the team right now. It’s Minnesota’s first shutout loss in 18 years, a 34-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers in 2007.
Max Brosmer throws pick-6 in debut
The big play:
With McCarthy in the concussion protocol and missing his sixth game of the season, it was time for former Gophers’ standout Max Brosmer to make his NFL debut.
The big play: Facing a 4th-and-1 at the Seattle 4-yard line, Kevin O’Connell opted to go for the first down instead of taking the points. Brosmer faced immediate pressure, tried to avoid a sack for a turnover on downs and heaved a prayer. It was picked off by Ernest Jones IV and returned 84 yards for a touchdown.
It gave the Seahawks a 10-0 lead late in the second quarter. They took a 13-0 lead at the half. Brosmer probably has to take the sack in that situation for a turnover on downs, but O’Connell can also put his rookie quarterback in a better spot by running the ball there.
It was a rough debut for Brosmer, who was 19-of-30 for 126 yards, threw four interceptions and was sacked four times. The Vikings are now a part of history, with Brosmer and McCarthy each having a pick-6 in their NFL debut. They’re the first team since at least 1950 to have multiple quarterbacks throw an interception for a touchdown in their NFL debut.
The Seahawks iced the game on Zach Charbonnet’s 17-yard touchdown run with 9:11 to play, as Minnesota trailed 26-0. It was Seattle’s only offensive touchdown of the game. Jason Myers added five field goals.
Vikings offensive woes continue
Why you should care:
With Christian Darrisaw and Donovan Jackson out injured, and Brosmer making his debut, the Vikings’ offense had its struggles on Sunday. They managed just three first downs in the first half, were 0-for-6 on third down and had just 49 yards on 23 plays.
They had four turnovers, with Brosmer throwing four interceptions. The Vikings lead the NFL with 26 giveaways.
They also lost center Ryan Kelly to a hip injury in the fourth quarter. He was on injured reserve earlier this season after two concussions on a four-game span.
Less than a year after a 14-win season and a trip to the NFC Playoffs, the Vikings’ season is in a complete tailspin, and the quarterback situation is a major concern for O’Connell and company.
Washington Commanders next
What’s next:
The Vikings return home next Sunday to host the Washington Commanders at noon Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.