It was a disastrous outing for quarterback Carson Wentz in the Minnesota Vikings’ 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. The veteran struggled with severe inconsistencies and an inability to make plays downfield. His poor numbers in the frustrating loss have fans and experts calling him out.

After starting quarterback Kyler Murray suffered what was later reported as a Grade 2 hamstring strain in the Vikings’ Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions and was ruled out for Week 9, Wentz was asked to take over the starting role.

He had previously filled in successfully for Murray, but this time, things went off the rails, with NFL fans venting their frustration at the veteran passer.

NFL World Issues Blunt Reactions to Carson Wentz’s Struggles in Week 9

This was the Vikings’ second straight loss after starting the 2026 season with a 6-0 record. In the MNF matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Wentz managed just 81 passing yards, completing 8 of 25 passes for a dismal 32% completion rate. He failed to throw a touchdown while recording two interceptions and losing a costly fumble.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell looked visibly disappointed after the game and took responsibility for the loss. However, much of the criticism was directed at the quarterback.

“The Vikings probably got one of the worst quarterback rosters of all time. They got a dude that’s little and not good at all, and then Carson Wentz is trash,” a frustrated LeSean McCoy said on the “Speakeasy” podcast.

“I be trying to figure out how these guys still have a job. You know what? It’s time for Carson Wentz to start his podcast,” he added.

Similarly, former quarterback Chase Daniel left an open-ended question for fans to discuss. He wrote, “So….we still think Carson Wentz is a better answer than Kyler Murray?”

Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe also vented his frustration on the “NightCap” podcast, saying:

“He got no touch. He’s got Jitters. He’s throwing everything like he’s trying. Like again, he’s trying to throw a football through a hurricane. Damn, son, do you have any touch after all these years that you’ve been in the league?”

Former NFL player Bryant McFadden echoed a similar sentiment, saying:

“I like to apologize because I remember a week ago after the loss to Detroit, I stated and said I felt like Carson Wentz potentially could give them better production at the quarterback position, the Minnesota Vikings, and I lied. I lied to all of you guys, and I embraced that lie. Unfortunately, I didn’t know any better. I apologize because Carson Wentz is not the answer.”

Following the loss, Wentz took accountability for his performance, saying the outing felt ‘pretty terrible.’ The Vikings are currently ranked No. 7 in PFN’s NFL Team Impact Rankings.

Next up, Minnesota will face the Green Bay Packers in a Week 10 matchup on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The game is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field.