Trading for a quarterback is officially “on the table” for the Minnesota Vikings. With the November 10th NFL trade deadline barreling down, this isn’t some quiet backroom whisper, it’s a legit move the 6-1 Vikings are weighing, according to Prime Video NFL insider James Palmer.
Kyler Murray’s Hamstring, Wentz’s Shot, and the Looming Deadline
Kyler Murray’s hamstring injury has him listed as week-to-week, which means he won’t be starting on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. Instead, Carson Wentz, who was signed this past offseason, is back under center. Wentz stepped in for Murray after a concussion in Week 1, leading the team to a win in that game and then another victory in his next start before Murray returned to the lineup. Over those two appearances, Wentz completed 59.0 percent of his passes for 276 yards with three touchdowns and zero picks.
The Vikings still believe in Murray, who has gone 5-1 in his six starts. His production has been modest, though, completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 1,022 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions, adding 167 rushing yards. This Monday night game against the Bills could be the deciding factor for whether Minnesota pulls the trigger on a new QB.
A #1 Defense Can’t Fix a #27 Offense Forever
How can a 6-1 team, tied for the best record in the NFL and boasting the league’s No. 1 defense in points allowed (just 13.3 per game), be seriously looking for a quarterback? It’s simple: their scoring offense is currently ranked at a dismal No. 27 in the NFL. General Manager Nolan Teasley has reportedly been working the phones, looking into trades not just for a QB, but to address multiple positions. They’ve got superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson, but he has “not been used to the best of his ability.”
The organization’s desire to take an aggressive approach is understandable. If there’s an available quarterback who can improve their struggling offense, it’s worth exploring, even if there isn’t an obvious upgrade out there, unless the Las Vegas Raiders unexpectedly decide to part with Kirk Cousins, despite their 4-4 record and playoff contention.
Monday night against the Bills is now a must-watch. That game is going to tell us everything about whether the Vikings are ready to pull the trigger on a seismic move before the trade deadline.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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