Vikings Coach Kevin O’Connell deferred to general manager Nolan Teasley regarding potential quarterback roster moves following a 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on November 9, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Fill-in starter Carson Wentz completed eight of 25 passes for 81 yards and two interceptions, according to NBC Sports. The Minnesota offense failed to score a touchdown during the Monday Night Football contest, gaining less than 200 yards.
Kyler Murray missed the matchup due to a hamstring injury and remains week-to-week, leaving the team thin at the position. Murray has thrown for 1,022 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions while completing 64.9% of his pass attempts. Minnesota dropped to 31st in the NFL in passing yards per game at 162.3, ahead of only the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
"I'll defer to Nolan [Vikings GM] on that." Kevin O'Connell on if he has given any thought to acquiring a QB before the trade deadline. pic.twitter.com/lJb8BOMLJj
Following the home defeat, Minnesota fell to third in the NFC North Division with a 6-2 record and prepares to face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on a short week.
With the trade deadline scheduled for 4 p.m. We’ve had dialogue about a lot of different positions. Tight turnaround, obviously, playing the Monday night game before (the deadline), and we’ll get right to work on any potential moves that can be there,
O’Connell said, according to Heavy.
But really just focused on the game tonight, which was not good enough in any way, shape, or form,
O’Connell said.
When directly asked about a potential trade for a quarterback, O’Connell stated, I’ll defer to Nolan on that,
The Indianapolis Colts reportedly informed quarterback Daniel Jones that he would not be traded before the deadline, despite the Vikings being considered a potential suitor. Hockenson, Dallas Turner, Byron Murphy Jr., and Brian O’Neill.
"We've had dialogue about a lot of different positions." Kevin O'Connell on if he has given any thought to acquiring a QB before the trade deadline. pic.twitter.com/gPD3aaqD8z
Not sure, that’s on Nolan, that’s on KO. That’s their job, my job is to continue to get open, continue to be the leader of the team and come next week, hopefully things change,
Jefferson told reporters.