Bills Thump Vikings as Carson Wentz Struggles

The Minnesota Vikings have a playoff-caliber defense. Monday night, they barely had a passing game.

Buffalo scored in every quarter of a 23-6 victory in Minneapolis, leaving Minnesota at 6-2 and facing a quarterback question with Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline approaching.

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Vikings are expected to explore adding another option before the 4 p.m. ET cutoff.

“The belief around the NFL is the #Vikings will attempt to trade for a QB today as another option to have for this season before the 4 pm ET deadline,” Schultz posted Tuesday morning on X.

Wentz Struggles With Murray Sidelined

Starting for the injured Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz completed just eight of 25 passes for 81 yards and two interceptions. He also lost a fumble before Max Brosmer replaced him midway through the fourth quarter.

That’s a brutal night against anyone, let alone a Buffalo team that didn’t need an offensive masterpiece to win.

Josh Allen threw for 234 yards with one interception, while Minnesota’s defense recorded four sacks. The Vikings created opportunities, but their offense repeatedly failed to capitalize.

According to ESPN, Minnesota had four consecutive first-half possessions begin beyond its own 40-yard line. None advanced farther than Buffalo’s 48.

Deadline Pressure Builds In Minnesota

Justin Jefferson finished with three catches for 58 yards on 11 targets. Having an elite receiver only helps so much when the offense can’t consistently deliver the football.

Meanwhile, every NFC North team has at least six wins. Minnesota remains firmly in the playoff picture, but there’s little room to waste this defensive effort.

A reported talent search doesn’t guarantee a trade, and another quarterback wouldn’t automatically solve everything.

Still, after Monday’s performance, the Vikings have every reason to work the phones. The deadline clock is ticking, and Minnesota needs answers quickly.