Schefter Watches Vikings’ Quarterback Situation Ahead of Trade Deadline

On November 7, NFL analyst Adam Schefter said Minnesota’s quarterback situation had his attention as the November 10 trade deadline neared. The 6-1 Vikings have benched Kyler Murray, citing a sore hamstring, and are set to start Carson Wentz against Buffalo. Schefter pointed to the team’s strong defense and said its ability to contend depends on improved quarterback play and offensive production.

Murray has completed 100 of 154 passes for five scoring throws and three interceptions over six appearances. He missed most of the first two games with a concussion. Minnesota lost its first game of the season, 19-15, to Detroit on Sunday. After the defeat, Justin Jefferson exited the locker room without addressing the press.

Speculation about possible replacements has focused on two former Vikings quarterbacks. Daniel Jones is with Indianapolis, which has sent Pro Bowl linemen Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner elsewhere; the Colts are 2-6. Jones previously spent part of the 2024 season in Minnesota after being benched by the New York Giants.

Kirk Cousins, now with the Raiders, could be another option. Las Vegas is 4-4, and rookie Fernando Mendoza has had only brief action as Cousins’ backup. Minnesota’s decision may hinge on how Wentz performs against Buffalo, while the deadline approaches.