After a brutal game in Green Bay, Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy has found himself in concussion protocol.

It was a tough game for McCarthy, who was so frightened of the Packers’ defense on one play that he proceeded to sack himself. Not surprisingly, given that the Packers bolster a defense that has improved significantly after trading for Micah Parsons.

The second-year signal caller has an uncertain status heading into Week 13, as head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed McCarthy would be in concussion protocol this week.

Now, social media users are sure they have found the moment when JJ McCarthy suffered his concussion. Not only that, but instead of heading to the sidelines, he was seen sniffing smelling salts, which are banned by the league.

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