Carson Wentz, the quarterback who spent his 2024 campaign with the Chiefs, was officially benched by the Minnesota Vikings during their ‘Monday Night Football’ loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 9. It was an absolute meltdown that no one saw coming, especially on primetime.
A Primetime Nightmare in Minnesota
That Vikings game was a nightmare for Wentz, plain and simple. As the No. 2 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, you expect a guy to at least find a rhythm, but he couldn’t. Wentz completed a dismal eight of his 25 pass attempts, coughed up two brutal interceptions, and managed a pathetic 81 yards through the air. The Buffalo Bills made quick work of Minnesota, handing them a crushing 23-6 loss. NFL insider Adam Schefter confirmed on his official Twitter account during the ESPN broadcast that second-year signal-caller Max Brosmer had taken over for Wentz after the disastrous start.
The Trade Deadline Looms, And The QB Hunt Is ON
This wasn’t just a bad game, this was a statement. Wentz, who joined the Vikings as a free agent just last season, was supposed to bring a veteran presence. Instead, his horrific performance on ‘Monday Night Football’ has absolutely blown up Minnesota’s quarterback situation. With the 2026 NFL trade deadline set for November 10, his struggles have already fueled massive speculation that the Vikings are going to be scrambling to acquire a new quarterback in the next 12 hours or so. Talk about high stakes.
Will the Vikings pull off a last-minute deal before the deadline passes? Or are they stuck trying to figure out their QB room with Brosmer at the helm? This team is officially on the clock, and the future of their quarterback position is hanging by a thread.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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