Minnesota Vikings Quarterbacks

Profiles, depth chart, season statistics and the latest quarterback news.

QB Room • 3 Players

Lead Quarterback

Jersey number 9

J.J. McCarthy

Starting Quarterback

Height: 6'3"
Weight: 219 lbs
Age: 22
Experience: 2
College: Michigan

Comp347

Att521

Yds3,762

TD27

Int10

Rtg98.6

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Quarterback Depth Chart

QB1

Jersey number 9

J.J. McCarthy

Starter

QB2

Jersey number 12

Sam Howell

Backup

QB3

Jersey number 16

Max Brosmer

Third String

2025 Passing Statistics

2025 passing statistics for Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks
Player	GP	Comp	Att	Pct	Yds	Avg	TD	Int	Sacks	Rtg
J.J. McCarthy	17	347	521	66.6	3,762	7.2	27	10	28	98.6
Sam Howell	4	58	89	65.2	612	6.9	4	2	6	92.4
Max Brosmer	1	6	10	60.0	78	7.8	1	0	1	118.3

Season Performance

Passing Yards by Week

J.J. McCarthy passing yards by week, 2025 season
Week	Passing yards
Week 1	152
Week 2	210
Week 3	178
Week 4	220
Week 5	176
Week 6	225
Week 7	246
Week 8	266
Week 9	198
Week 10	216
Week 11	262
Week 12	288
Week 13	226
Week 14	240
Week 15	318 (season best)
Week 16	194
Week 17	147

Best Game

318 Yds

Week 15 vs CHI

Longest Pass

67 Yds

Week 11 vs JAX

Fourth-Quarter Comebacks

3 Led team to win

Next Game

Week 1

Vikings at Bears

Sun, Sep 8, 2025 • 12:00 PM CT

Soldier Field • Chicago, IL

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QB Quick Facts

Quarterbacks on Roster 3
Average Age 24.3
Total Passing Yards (2024) 3,762
Total Touchdowns 27
Total Interceptions 10
Passer Rating 98.6

Team Passing Rank

#8 NFL

The Vikings ranked 8th in passing yards in 2024 with 3,762 yards.

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Quarterback News

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A Vikings quarterback sets to throw under the lights at U.S. Bank Stadium

Team NewsAug 8, 2024

McCarthy Ready to Lead Minnesota

J.J. McCarthy looks to take the next step in 2025 as the Vikings build around their young quarterback.

A Vikings quarterback in the pocket during a night game

AnalysisAug 5, 2024

Inside the Vikings' Quarterback Room

How McCarthy, Howell and Brosmer are pushing each other in a competitive and high-upside room.

A Vikings quarterback drops back to pass in front of a purple crowd

OffenseAug 2, 2024

How the Offense Is Built Around McCarthy

A closer look at the scheme, playmakers and philosophy designed to help J.J. McCarthy thrive in 2025.

Vikings Quarterback History

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Fran Tarkenton

1961 – 1978

Warren Moon

1994 – 2000

Daunte Culpepper

1999 – 2005

Brett Favre

2009 – 2010

Kirk Cousins

2018 – 2023

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