WK 09 ~Bills @ Vikings Week ~ Discussion, Pressers, News, etc.

Justin Jefferson with Kyler Murray (3 full games): 7.6 targets per game, 52 yards per game

Justin Jefferson with Carson Wentz ( 7 games): 9.3 targets per game, 89.1 yards per game

— SleeperVikings (@SleeperVikings) November 6, 2026

Is this guy always going to be injured to some extent?

Doesn’t sound encouraging based on this answer from Christian Darrisaw about his shoulder. He was a limited participant in practice yesterday, but seems like that shoulder could be a problem: pic.twitter.com/1d3YvgMmkz

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) November 6, 2026

“I’m watching the #Vikings QB position. Especially when they have an all world defense that’s good enough to win a Super Bowl where they need the QB to play well. Where they need the offense to produce. Again, with everything going on, I’m watching the Vikings QB position.”

(Via… pic.twitter.com/YnD9bYDEzw

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) November 6, 2026

You cannot waste 2 years in a row with a championship level defense. @danorlovsky7 is right. pic.twitter.com/Qpp7D2l87g

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) November 6, 2026

StickierBuns wrote:

Is this guy always going to be injured to some extent?
https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/2118710243123167449?a=fNbxNg9SB-7xyO629YQ&s=20

It certainly seems that way, doesn’t it?

I compared Darrisaw to Slater who's also had his issues staying on the field:

Slater has missed a significantly higher percentage of his team’s offensive snaps over his career than CD. Due to missing the entire 2025 season and almost all of the 2022 season, Slater has missed roughly 45% to 50% of the Chargers' total offensive snaps since he was drafted.

By contrast, Darrisaw has missed roughly 35% of the Vikings' offensive snaps.

Easy to root for Carson Wentz. He was willing to destroy his body for the chance to play quarterback for his favorite team last season and now gets the chance to step in and save the offense with the team at 6-1.

Warrior. pic.twitter.com/ioPT3PvAaj

— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) November 6, 2026

Former #Vikings LB Anthony Barr thinks Minnesota should trade for Kirk Cousins AND Derrick Henry 😳

(Via @BentOuttaShape_) pic.twitter.com/fJqjcjQl8k

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) November 6, 2026

Best Pass Rushing Duo in the league? 😈 https://t.co/S4yBVPUF6x pic.twitter.com/kTTFYQ9V2V

— Vikes\/erified (@VikesVV) November 6, 2026

Growing up on a military base with parents who both served helped shape @Showtyme_33 into who he is today.

He's used his platform throughout his entire NFL career to support those who are serving our country along with their loved ones.

VOTE ➡️ https://t.co/KkTQWynNKw pic.twitter.com/TaKijYT4M6

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 6, 2026

The #Vikings have allowed an average of 192 rushing yards in their last 2 games, and things aren't about to get any easier

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— The Viking Age (@TheVikingAge) November 6, 2026

Carson Wentz Has A Simple Plan for Monday Night @VikingTerritory #Vikings #NFL #Skol pic.twitter.com/1aQEeQROT8

— Vikings Territory (@vikingterritory) November 6, 2026

“Just get him the rock.”

Carson Wentz Has A Simple Plan for Monday Night

It’s strange to be talking about a QB change for a team that sits with a 6-1 record but the Vikings have been winning in spite of their offense, not because of it.

Brian Flores and his defense look championship caliber, while the offense has been bottom of the barrel. We head into Week 9 and it hasn’t gotten better and now there is a one in the loss column. With tough games on the horizon and the trade deadline looming, it’s a time for some big decisions in Minnesota.

Reports straight after last week’s game that Kyler Murray had hamstring soreness seemed to be setting the scene for a switch at QB and so it proved.

The conspiracy theorists will call it a soft benching. Whatever it is, it comes with fortunate timing as O’Connell gets a chance to look at how his offense runs with Carson Wentz under center before the trade deadline passes. If it runs well the Vikings should stick with Wentz; if it doesn’t then they have to think about trading for a QB or risk letting this season slip away.

If Carson Wentz looks the part, then the Vikings can think about trading for a running back to make this offense even stronger. A functioning passing game alongisde a Jonathan Taylor or Breece Hall added to the mix could suddenly make this team look like a genuine contender. For Wentz to be part of the plan moving forward he needs a good game on Monday and his plan for that is a simple one.

The Carson Wentz Plan

The clamor for Wentz came about because when he’s played in the past he’s been able to force the ball to Justin Jefferson. There needs to be a confidence and willingness to take a risk to feed the ball to Jefferson as he is so tightly bracketed by opposing defenses. It may cause some turnovers but it’s worth the risk, especially when throwing to such a talented receiver. 

The plan with Murray seemed to be that if the team plays it safe and doesn’t turn the ball over, the Vikings will be alright. It did work to an extent on the back of what the defense was doing, but against the stronger teams it has become clear that’s not going to be good enough.

Wentz now has a chance and he knows exactly what he has to do: get the ball to Jefferson. Wentz made a big point of it when he spoke to the media this week.

With all the talk about Kevin O’Connell’s complicated offense, and what’s needed from his QB, Wentz had a simple answer when talking about Jefferson: “Just get him the rock.”

I do believe that O’Connell overcomplicates his offense at times, and a veteran QB simplifying the game could be just what he and his offense need. The frustrated Jefferson that we saw at the end of last week’s game strikes fear into anyone with a connection to the Vikings. It doesn’t take much for people to see a frustrated Jefferson and start talking about him being wasted and looking for a trade.

For Wentz, putting a smile back on Jefferson’s face is the way to ensure this starting role becomes a little more permanent.

#Vikings QB Kyler Murray likely has a grade 1 hamstring strain, which could sideline him 1-2 weeks, @RapSheet mentioned via @PatMcAfeeShow.

“My understanding is it’s pretty minor, so probably grade 1 which could be 1-2 weeks.” pic.twitter.com/LiEBkmjGBE

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) November 6, 2026

Vikings practicing indoors today. Did not see WR Jauan Jennings, who was added to the injury report Thursday with a calf injury. pic.twitter.com/TcXYDOOgz4

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) November 6, 2026

The #Vikings haven’t had a QB start 5 consecutive games since Sam Darnold in 2024. pic.twitter.com/b7Ta3Mj4Bt

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) November 6, 2026

The #Vikings are the only team in the NFL to not have 2000+ total offensive yards this season. pic.twitter.com/845q0hgwn0

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) November 6, 2026

Did not see WR Jauan Jennings at Vikings practice in the portion available to media. Was limited with calf injury yesterday.

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) November 6, 2026

Once NFL Sunday starts, we will be halfway through the NFL regular season.

— Dustin (@Dust_Vikings) November 6, 2026

Week 9 - Vikings vs. Bills

🏟️ U.S. Bank Stadium
🏈 Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:15 p.m.
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— Vikings Communications (@VikingsPR) November 6, 2026

Today's #Vikings injury report pic.twitter.com/ow7cmRhFwT

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 6, 2026