Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday J.J. McCarthy has cleared enough of the concussion protocol to be limited in practice. Rookie Max Brosmer will get all the first-team reps.

The Vikings' offense is in shambles right now as they try to pick up the pieces. The unit has been on a rollercoaster since the offseason, when they had all this discussion regarding the quarterback position. Now, they are left in the dark as to what the future may hold as the season slips away.

Sam Darnold’s return to face Minnesota highlights the Vikings’ costly QB gamble and the growing question of why they ever let him walk.

McCarthy was placed in concussion protocol earlier this week after reporting concussion-like symptoms after Sunday's game.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy remained in the concussion protocol on Wednesday, doing well enough for limited participation in practice but still uncertain to play this weekend.

McCarthy, the former Michigan quarterback, was cleared to take part in individual drills but not full-team work.

The Packers get to run out the clock and finish off a dominant 23-6 victory over the Vikings. Green Bay sacks J.J. McCarthy five times and limits Minnesota to 145 total yards of offense.

Finally, the Green Bay Packers managed to win comfortably in a game that they were expected to do so. Playing without Josh Jacobs and a somewhat limited Jordan Love, the Packers cruised against the Minnesota Vikings, harassing quarterback J.J. McCarthy frequently en route to a 23-6 victory.