Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz was a disaster on Monday night in the team’s 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, leading to some difficult questions for the organization.
After Kyler Murray struggled for most of this year, the Vikings shopped Wentz as a way to provide a spark while the defense continued to dominate. Instead, Wentz laid an egg and made it clear that Minnesota needed to add a quarterback if they wanted to make a run in the playoffs this season.
It is especially notable when Justin Jefferson, one of the best wide receivers in the game, isn’t able to put up the gawdy numbers that he is capable of doing. Neither Murray nor Wentz have been able to get Jefferson going, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Jefferson made a stink over his lack of production.
However, Jefferson continues to take the high road so he doesn’t upset his team, deferring to the decision-makers as the trade deadline approaches. With the clock ticking, the Vikings have a chance to make a move before it’s too late.
Here’s what Jefferson said about the Vikings’ quarterback issues before the trade deadline.
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Justin Jefferson on Vikings QB situation
After the Vikings’ loss on Monday night, in which Carson Wentz struggled mightily, the media asked star wide receiver Justin Jefferson whether Minnesota should trade for a quarterback. Jefferson downplayed the question, instead deferring to his bosses to make that decision.
“Not sure. That’s on (GM) Nolan (Teasley), that’s on [Kevin O’Connell]. That’s their job,” he said. “My job is to continue getting open, be the leader of this team. Come next week, hopefully things change.”
#Vikings WR Justin Jefferson when asked if Minnesota should trade for a QB tomorrow: “Not sure. That’s on Nolan, that’s on KO. That’s their job. My job is to continue getting open, be the leader of this team. Come next week, hopefully things change.” https://t.co/2hZoNqht8D
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) November 10, 2026
Jefferson has not criticized the team much at all, even as his quarterback situation has been unstable for the last few years, a credit to his standing as the leader of the team. After Jefferson was dominant for much of his first five seasons with Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold as his primary quarterbacks, his last two seasons haven’t been as fruitful, with Minnesota starting five quarterbacks in its last 25 games.
The Vikings are very much alive in the playoff race, but the offensive issues could stop the team from keeping up with the rest of the impressive NFC North. Jefferson has not indicated that he wants out of Minnesota at any point, but that could change if the Vikings’ quarterback situation continues to falter.
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