Vikings struggle in passing game during loss to Bills on Monday Night Football

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Vikings struggle in passing game during loss to Bills on Monday Night Football
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The Minnesota Vikings faced the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football and lost 23-6. The Vikings' passing game was limited to just 127 net yards, with Justin Jefferson making three receptions for 58 yards. Carson Wentz started at quarterback in place of the injured Kyler Murray, but finished with only eight completions on 25 attempts. The Vikings' offense was unable to convert any of their eight third-down opportunities. Following the loss, speculation about a potential trade for Jefferson emerged among analysts. Minnesota is now 6-2 and remains second in the NFC North.

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  • •Vikings pass for only 127 yards against Bills
  • •Justin Jefferson records three catches for 58 yards
  • •Carson Wentz struggles with eight completions
  • •Minnesota drops to 6-2 in the NFC North
  • •Speculation about Jefferson's future intensifies after loss
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The Minnesota Vikings came into Monday Night Football at 6-1, but their passing game managed only 127 net yards in a 23-6 home loss to the Buffalo Bills. Justin Jefferson caught three of the 11 passes thrown his way for 58 yards, with Carson Wentz starting in place of the injured Kyler Murray.

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