Carson Wentz led the Minnesota Vikings against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night as the sides were locked at 3-3 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Wentz was handed the starting role after Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell ruled Kyler Murray out with a hamstring strain. Murray is considered week to week, while Wentz was making his second start of the season.
The Vikings had looked set to seize early control when cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted Josh Allen in the end zone, denying Buffalo a scoring opportunity.
However, Minnesota surrendered possession when a backwards pass ended in a fumble, halting the team’s momentum and allowing the Bills to threaten again.
Buffalo opened the scoring with a field goal from Tyler Bass before Minnesota responded through Will Reichard to restore parity.
Odell Beckham Jr. was active for the Vikings and made his debut after being promoted from the practice squad earlier on Monday. Minnesota had signed the veteran receiver to its 53-man roster after Jauan Jennings was ruled out with a calf injury.
The meeting brought together two teams that entered the game with 6-1 records. The Vikings were attempting to respond to their first defeat of the season, while Wentz was tasked with directing an offence that had struggled for consistency despite Minnesota’s strong start.
