While Minnesota’s victory was earned thanks to their defense’s stifling performance—sacking Jared Goff five times while forcing Detroit into six total turnovers—it was quarterback Max Brosmer who made some unique NFL history in this one.

Ben Goessling has covered the Vikings since 2012, first at the Pioneer Press and ESPN before becoming the Minnesota Star Tribune's lead Vikings reporter in 2017. He was named one of the top NFL beat writers by the Pro Football Writers of America in 2024, after honors in the AP Sports Editors and National Headliner Awards contests in 2023.

Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson gets to Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer for a 7-yard sack on third down.

After Max Brosmer entered the second half of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants and led the Minnesota Vikings to a 16-13 victory, Brian O'Neill