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Vikings’ Carson Wentz was historically awful in loss to Bills, posting a stat line difficult to comprehend
Carson Wentz struggled badly in his first start for Minnesota this season, completing only eight of 25 passes for 81 yards and throwing two interceptions as the Vikings lost 23-6 at home to Buffalo. His performance matters because it raises questions about the team’s offence as it weighs its options at quarterback.
Wentz posted an 8.9 passer rating, the lowest by a player with at least 25 attempts since Sam Darnold recorded 3.6 against New England in 2019, according to ESPN. He completed just 36 per cent of his passes when not pressured, the lowest mark of the current NFL season. Minnesota had turned to him after Kyler Murray was sidelined with a hamstring injury; the article says the Vikings could face a tougher test against Green Bay’s defence next.
In short
- Wentz threw for 81 yards with two interceptions.
- Minnesota lost 23-6 to Buffalo at home.
- His 8.9 passer rating was the lowest since 2019.
Explained simply
The Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills are teams in the National Football League (NFL), the top level of American professional football. The Vikings’ offence depends on its quarterback to lead plays and pass the ball to receivers; Carson Wentz is an experienced quarterback who joined Minnesota this season.
Minnesota had been relying on Kyler Murray, but a hamstring injury sidelined him and led the team to turn to Wentz. A team’s choice of quarterback can affect how its offence works, and Minnesota’s options matter as it prepares for the rest of its season.