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Vikings QB Max Brosmer somehow makes NFL history in Lions stunner
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Max Brosmer created an exclusive club for himself after his display in the Minnesota Vikings' 23-10 upset win over the Detroit Lions during Christmas on Thursday evening.
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Brosmer is progressing through the rookie season of his NFL career with the Vikings . Going into Week 17, he has made five appearances as injuries to JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz elevated his role in the depth chart. This also includes his first-ever start Nov. 30, which saw him throw four interceptions in a 26-0 shutout loss to the Seattle Seahawks .
Making his second start with McCarthy out due to injury, Brosmer bounced back with a slightly better performance. He completed nine passes out of 16 attempts for 51 yards while adding two rushes for 16 yards on the ground. His unique efforts made league history , per OptaStats.
"Max Brosmer is the only NFL QB in the Super Bowl era to play the entire game and finish with under 70 passing yards and 7+ sacks and yet still win," the post read.
How Max Brosmer, Vikings played against Lions
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Max Brosmer and the Vikings delivered heartbreak to the Lions, ending their playoff hopes in the Week 17 upset.
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Both teams traded blows throughout the first half, being even at seven apiece. However, Minnesota came alive by outscoring Detroit 16-3 in the last 30 minutes of regulation. On top of that, they forced six turnovers from the Lions, a major factor in the convincing victory at home.
Both of Minnesota's touchdowns came via the run game. Jordan Addison delivered a 65-yard rush to the end zone while Aaron Jones Sr. provided 18 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown. Justin Jefferson led the receiving unit with four catches for 30 yards while Jones caught three passes for 10 yards.
Minnesota improved to an 8-8 record on the season, holding the third spot in the NFC North Division standings. They are above the Lions while trailing the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears . In terms of the NFC standings, they sit at eighth place. They are above the Lions and Dallas Cowboys while trailing the Packers and Los Angeles Rams .
Rolling with five consecutive wins, the Vikings will look forward to their regular-season finale. They will be at home when they host the Packers on Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. ET.
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