Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy ruled out vs. Lions on Christmas Day

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy did not participate in practice on Monday due to a hairline fracture in his right hand and was officially ruled out for Thursday’s Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions.

Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will get the start. He has completed 31 of 47 passing attempts in five appearances this year with no touchdowns and four interceptions.

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The Week 17 NFL odds board has the Vikings listed as 7-point underdogs at home.

In nine starts, McCarthy has a 57.3 per cent completion rate on 220 attempts for 1,450 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He has also rushed 35 times for 174 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The Minnesota Vikings have a 7-8 record on the season and are coming off a 16-13 victory over the New York Giants. The Detroit Lions are 8-7 this season, following a 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their most recent game.