The Minnesota Vikings are still waiting for their offense to match their defense and special teams. Heading into Week 5, the Vikings rank 31st in yards per game.
Much of that stems from the league's 32nd-ranked passing attack. Kyler Murray has completed 63.4% of his passes for 433 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in nine quarters.
Part of his lack of production can be attributed to being knocked out in the first quarter of the season opener against the Packers. Justin Jefferson's absence for all but one series of the past two games hasn't helped, either.
Murray's struggles have also been contrasted with Carson Wentz, who completed 59% of his passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns in over seven quarters. Can Minnesota's offense get
on track with Murray under center?
Moe Moton of Bleacher Report says the Vikings are buying the 4-0 start. But he believes the urgency to improve on offense could force Minnesota to try to acquire a veteran quarterback who fits Kevin O'Connell's offense better.
Last year, Carson Wentz dealt with injuries, which plagued him early in his career. Minnesota traded third-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants. In seven games, including two starts, Max Brosmer has thrown four interceptions without a touchdown.
To cover their bases at the most important position, the Vikings should add a veteran quarterback. O'Connell may have to bench Murray, and if he does, Minnesota will need a backup for Wentz.
The question would then be who the Vikings could realistically acquire mid-season. Names like C.J. Stroud and Justin Herbert have been floated, but can DeMeco Ryans and Jim Harbaugh afford to part ways with talented young quarterbacks after a lost season? Those potential moves feel more like a fun trade in Madden, not real life.
The more realistic approach would probably be to switch back to Wentz if Murray doesn't improve. However, the final two drives of Minnesota's 15-10 win over the Dolphins last Sunday could signal that Murray is getting more comfortable with the offense. He went 13/14 for 120 yards on those two drives.
If Murray can build on that this Sunday against the Saints, the Vikings can begin to explore opening up the playbook and offense more after their bye week. But if Murray and the offense struggle again, there could be more speculation a new starting quarterback could be coming from either in-house or outside the organization.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Analyst is buying the Vikings after their hot start to the season
