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Jefferson says Vikings' offensive problems go beyond quarterback

The receiver praised the defense after a loss to the Bills and said the offense had not yet found answers to its struggles.

By Liam Faleolo

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Photo: NBC Sports

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said responsibility for the team's offensive struggles belongs to the entire unit after a loss to the Bills extended its losing streak to two games.

Jefferson praised the defense's performance against an opponent he described as strong offensively. He said the Vikings' offense had failed to match that effort and needed to find a solution, while acknowledging that the answers were not yet clear.

With Carson Wentz at quarterback against the Bills, Jefferson declined to place responsibility solely on that position. He said all 11 offensive players needed to improve and emphasized that receivers must make plays when the ball reaches them, regardless of who delivers it.

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