Max Brosmer has emerged as the Vikings’ most active quarterback in August, logging the most preseason snaps of any Minnesota QB and keeping the door open on a 53-man roster spot or a practice squad bid. Through two preseason games, he’s shown poise, accuracy on the move, and the ability to lead a two-minute sequence, albeit with growing pains. The club is weighing whether to keep three quarterbacks on the active roster or roll with a more conventional QB group, making Brosmer a high-stakes development project for fantasy managers watching late-roster moves.

His two exhibition performances—47 yards and a TD on 5-of-8 in the fourth quarter vs. Houston, then 156 yards on 15-of-27 with an interception across two quarters vs. New England—underscore a roller-coaster arc: highlight throws, plus reads under pressure and a few missteps. O’Connell has praised his intelligence and work ethic, while Brosmer remains diligent, focused on what he can control and embracing every rep as a chance to prove he belongs at NFL speed.

Minnesota fell 20-12 to New England in a sloppy preseason game, but several players stood out in flashes. Sam Howell struggled in his latest shot at QB2, going 1-for-5 with an interception, underscoring the Vikings’ ongoing quarterback decision. Max Brosmer showed command of the offense, though his stat line (15-for-27, 156 yards, INT) didn’t blow the doors off. Indiana rookie Myles Price was the standout on special teams, flashing big-play potential with two punt returns for 33 yards and an 81-yard kickoff return that put the Vikings in scoring position. His mix of return chops and kick-coverage impact could push him onto the roster, while Brosmer’s steady leadership continues to intrigue at QB2. Price’s end-zone drop aside, the preseason themes were clear: special-teams versatility could tilt depth chart decisions, and QB rotation remains a work in progress for Minnesota.

The Minnesota Vikings’ Week 2 preseason drop against New England spotlighted the bubble players who could shape the 53-man roster. Max Brosmer displayed command and composure in his reps, repeatedly threading drives and closing with accuracy on extended plays. The performance nudges him toward a real shot at making the active roster behind the top quarterbacks this season.

Myles Price flashed his value as a return specialist, logging two punt returns for 33 yards and a kickoff for 81, building a case for primary return duties after Rondale Moore’s season-ending injury. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins flashed as a disruptive defender, timing a tackle-for-loss and pressuring Josh Dobbs on a critical 4th-and-goal play. On the downside, Sam Howell sputtered, and the rest of the camp standouts—Lucky Jackson and Ty Chandler—showed mixed returns, fueling debates about depth at wide receiver and running back as rosters shrink.

The Vikings face a meaningful WR depth question after Saturday’s 20-12 loss to New England, with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison sidelined and Jalen Nailor inactive. Myles Price, an undrafted rookie, flashed speed on returns but battled drops and a confusing line call penalty that wiped an 18-yard grab. Minnesota is evaluating several receivers—Lucky Jackson, Tim Jones, Jeshaun Jones—as potential roster contenders while Price works to lock down a role. With Addison suspended three games and Jefferson dealing with a hamstring issue, depth behind the top two is imperative for Week 1.

Price supplied a jolt on special teams, including an 81-yard kickoff return, but the coaching staff remains unsure who steps into the Week 1 target share. The Vikings also rotated through returners as coach Kevin O’Connell praised Reichard’s kicking and noted Felton’s upside with experience. Meanwhile, Patriots veterans with Minnesota ties—Stefon Diggs’ return to U.S. Bank Stadium, and ex-Vikings linemen Bradbury, Lowe, Tonga making returns—added context to a game that underscored depth questions for Minnesota and the ongoing evaluation ahead of the Aug. 26 cutdown.