Bills Must Prepare for Carson Wentz-Justin Jefferson Show in Week 9

Carson Wentz made his game plan clear as he prepares for Week 9 and the Buffalo Bills need to be ready.

By Randy Gurzi · Sports Illustrated – Bills On SI

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Carson Wentz plans to heavily target wide receiver Justin Jefferson when the Vikings face the Bills in Week 9.
Wentz is starting at quarterback for Minnesota with starter Kyler Murray sidelined by a hamstring injury.
Bills cornerback Christian Benford is expected to be tasked with shadowing Jefferson during the matchup.

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The Buffalo Bills face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 9, where backup quarterback Carson Wentz will start in place of the injured Kyler Murray. Wentz announced that his main offensive plan is to force-feed the ball to star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, declaring that he plans to simply get him the rock against Buffalo's defense.

Randy Gurzi reports that Buffalo defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard must prepare for this connection, with Bills top cornerback Christian Benford expected to shadow Jefferson throughout the game. Jefferson previously recorded 193 receiving yards and a touchdown when the two franchises met during the 2022 season.

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Bills Must Prepare for Carson Wentz-Justin Jefferson Show in Week 9

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