Jefferson limited to 58 yards as Vikings fall to Bills amid quarterback woes

Justin Jefferson managed three receptions on 11 targets for 58 yards as the Minnesota Vikings were shut out by the Buffalo Bills, finishing with only 178 total yards of offense and just over 17 minutes of time of possession. Carson Wentz completed eight of 25 passes for 81 yards, threw two interceptions and posted the league's lowest drop-back EPA and success rate in Week 9, prompting speculation that the Vikings could be active in the quarterback market before the trade deadline.

"The word going into last night was the Vikings would be in the QB market ahead of the trade deadline if Carson Wentz didn’t play well," NFL Network analyst Mike Garafolo said.

Wentz also appeared to sustain an ankle injury in the second half. Backup Max Brosmer entered late in the fourth quarter and threw a short drive that produced 19 of Jefferson's yards, but the Vikings were unable to convert a red-zone opportunity. The poor quarterback play left the team's top receiver with limited production and raised concerns among fantasy managers about Jefferson's value if the situation does not improve before the upcoming Week 10 matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

The Vikings' rushing attack was similarly limited, with Aaron Jones recording five carries for 16 yards and Jordan Mason adding six carries for 35 yards. The overall offensive stagnation underscored the urgency of addressing the quarterback position as the trade deadline approaches.