Ex-Chiefs QB benched by Vikings on 'Monday Night Football' in Week 9

Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz was benched in Week 9 after his disastrous start in the Minnesota Vikings‘ loss to the Buffalo Bills on ‘Monday Night Football.’

As the No. 2 pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Wentz has plenty of experience under center in the NFL, but couldn’t find his rhythm with the Vikings in primetime.

The former North Dakota State Bison completed just eight of his 25 pass attempts for 81 yards and threw two interceptions in Minnesota’s 23-6 loss.

In a post to his official Twitter account during ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast, NFL insider Adam Schefter observed that Wentz had been replaced by second-year signal-caller Max Brosmer

Vikings QB Max Brosmer now has replaced Carson Wentz.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2026

Wentz spent his 2024 campaign with the Chiefs and joined the Vikings as a free agent last season.

With the 2026 NFL trade deadline set to pass on November 10, Wentz’s poor performance in primetime fueled speculation that Minnesota will pursue a deal to acquire a new quarterback in the next 12-ish hours.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Ex-Chiefs QB benched by Vikings on ‘Monday Night Football’ in Week 9