The Minnesota Vikings found themselves in an unexpected situation during Sunday’s game against the Browns. What started as a tight contest quickly turned into a nightmare. Fans saw starting quarterback Carson Wentz head to the locker room late in the second quarter.
This left many to wonder if he was benched. Social media erupted in speculation of the same, but it didn’t take long for fans to see what actually happened. The truth, however, is that Wentz wasn’t pulled for performance reasons.
He suffered a left shoulder injury while scrambling on third down and was evaluated by team trainers shortly after. His return was officially listed as questionable, putting the Vikings’ offense in a tough spot.
#Vikings QB Carson Wentz has gone to the locker room.
Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer would be the next man up. pic.twitter.com/95O4MOHkps
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 5, 2025
With no other veteran quarterback available, the spotlight turned to Max Brosmer, a name not many fans expected to hear so soon. Brosmer, an undrafted rookie from Minnesota, joined the team earlier this year after a standout college career and a strong preseason showing.
He made the roster as the team’s only backup following roster cuts, earning praise for his composure and decision-making. As Wentz underwent further tests, Brosmer took over under center.
The young quarterback has seen limited action this season, stepping in briefly during a previous game when Wentz faced a minor issue. So, to clear up the confusion: Carson Wentz was not benched. His exit was injury-related, and Brosmer’s appearance is a matter of necessity, not performance.
Fans Were Demanding that Carson Wentz be Benched Last Week
In the week leading up to the Vikings’ clash with the Browns, the pressure on Carson Wentz was already building. Following a shaky performance against the Steelers, frustration from fans began to boil over online.
The veteran quarterback threw a costly interception and was sacked multiple times, leading to a flood of posts on social media calling for him to be benched. The criticism wasn’t new, but it reached a louder pitch after that loss.
Some Vikings fans argued that Wentz had become a liability, questioning his decision-making and accuracy under pressure. The demands to bench Wentz were growing strong on social media, showing the growing impatience surrounding the team’s struggles.
Ultimately, Wentz kept his starting job going into this week’s game. The team stood by him despite the noise, insisting that he remained their best option. Ironically, his exit against the Browns came not from a benching, but from a shoulder injury.
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