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The Best, Worst and Most Likely Vikings Outcomes vs. the Bills in Week 9

SI Feed·Trevor Ripley·4 days ago
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The 6-1 Vikings are turning to Carson Wentz at quarterback for Monday night's game against Buffalo as Kyler Murray tends to a hamstring injury. It's possible that the move sparks a change in the offense, and Minnesota finally gets some rhythm and life on that side of the ball. Equally possible, though, is that the Vikings are no closer to figuring out their offensive woes as the Bills roll.

Either way, Monday night's outcome will have significant ramifications for how the rest of the season goes in more ways than one. That said, here are the best, worst, and likeliest scenarios for Week 9.

Best-case scenario: Carson Wentz elevates the offense, Vikings move to 7-1

The Vikings are turning to Wentz for the third time in the last two seasons, and maybe this start will somehow be better than his first two stints as starter. Truthfully, Wentz hasn't been terrible during his appearances, throwing for 213 yards per game and a solid 9:5 TD/INT ratio over his seven contests.…

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