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By Matt Audilet
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Justin Jefferson's production so far this season has been well below his typical standard. After after this past Sunday's Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions, his frustration was on full display.
However, Jefferson could be in for a big game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 9.
On Thursday, the Vikings announced that veteran quarterback Carson Wentz will start in place of Kyler Murray, who's dealing with a "week-to-week" hamstring injury.
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When speaking with reporters on Thursday, Wentz made it very clear that he plans on getting the ball to Jefferson as much as possible.
"I mean, just give him the rock. He's as good as I've been around. For him, the last couple weeks maybe not getting it as much as he would want. I get it. I'd be frustrated if I were him," Wentz said. "I want to get him the rock as much as anybody. I look forward to trying to do that."
Jefferson's best game of the season came in Week 1, when Wentz stepped in as quarterback after Murray suffered a concussion in the first quarter. The superstar wide receiver reeled in eight of his nine targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns.
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The primetime Week 9 clash between the 6-1 Bills and 6-1 Vikings will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday.
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