{"id":6318,"date":"2026-11-10T10:23:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=6318"},"modified":"2026-11-10T10:23:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:23:01","slug":"jaguars-add-bates-godchaux-and-davis-at-deadline-as-vikings-weigh-a-quarterback-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/jaguars-add-bates-godchaux-and-davis-at-deadline-as-vikings-weigh-a-quarterback-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguars Add Bates, Godchaux and Davis at Deadline as Vikings Weigh a Quarterback Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Jaguars Make Three Defensive Additions at the Trade Deadline<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong> made a major push ahead of the trade deadline, adding defensive tackle <strong>Jordan Davis<\/strong>, defensive tackle <strong>Davon Godchaux<\/strong> and safety <strong>Jessie Bates<\/strong>. The moves were highlighted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/nfl-trade-grades-evaluating-every-deal-made-ahead-of-the-2026-deadline\">NFL.com\u2019s review of the deadline trades<\/a>; ESPN also described Jacksonville\u2019s acquisition of Davis from the <strong>Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong> as a blockbuster deal. The supplied reports do not detail the compensation for the transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Getting the new additions ready quickly could be a challenge. Jaguars coach <strong>Liam Coen<\/strong> said there is \u201cdefinitely a curve\u201d to preparing Bates for this week, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/liam-coen-definitely-a-curve-to-getting-jessie-bates-ready-this-week\">ProFootballTalk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Vikings Consider Their Options After Wentz\u2019s Struggles<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Minnesota Vikings<\/strong> have a quarterback decision to confront after losing 23-6 to the <strong>Buffalo Bills<\/strong> on Monday night. <strong>Carson Wentz<\/strong> struggled in the defeat, and coach <strong>Kevin O\u2019Connell<\/strong> did not rule out a deadline-day quarterback trade. O\u2019Connell said the team had discussed \u201ca lot of different positions\u201d and deferred questions about a potential quarterback move to general manager <strong>Nolan Teasley<\/strong>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/50440119\/vikings-kevin-oconnell-defers-qb-trade-question-gm-poor-mnf-outing-carson-wentz\">ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Wentz called the loss \u201cpretty terrible,\u201d while receiver <strong>Justin Jefferson<\/strong> said the offense \u201cdidn\u2019t get it done\u201d and needed to figure things out. Buffalo\u2019s defense led the way in the 23-6 result, leaving Minnesota\u2019s quarterback situation among the most pressing questions as the deadline approached. The game\u2019s final score and key takeaways are summarized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/bills-vikings-on-monday-night-football-what-we-learned-from-buffalo-s-23-6-win-over-minnesota\">NFL.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Stevenson Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>New England Patriots<\/strong> running back <strong>Rhamondre Stevenson<\/strong> is expected to miss multiple weeks because of a knee issue, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/patriots-rb-rhamondre-stevenson-will-miss-multiple-weeks-with-a-knee-issue\">ProFootballTalk<\/a>. The report did not provide a more specific timetable, but the absence is a significant setback for New England\u2019s backfield.<\/p>\n<h2>Minshew Seeks Opinions on Potential Season-Ending Surgery<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Arizona Cardinals<\/strong> quarterback <strong>Gardner Minshew<\/strong> is seeking additional medical opinions after suffering a torn UCL, according to reporting attributed to ESPN\u2019s Josh Weinfuss. The report said Minshew is likely to need season-ending surgery, though that outcome had not been confirmed as final. It also said he sustained the injury before halftime and played the second half.<\/p>\n<h2>Nacua Could Be Headed to Injured Reserve<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Los Angeles Rams<\/strong> receiver <strong>Puka Nacua<\/strong> is likely to go on injured reserve with a PCL\/MCL sprain and turf toe, coach <strong>Sean McVay<\/strong> said, according to the supplied report. The update did not specify a recovery timeline.<\/p>\n<h2>Seahawks See Possible Path for Darnold\u2019s Return<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Seattle Seahawks<\/strong> quarterback <strong>Sam Darnold<\/strong> could return after the team\u2019s bye week, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/sam-darnold-could-return-after-the-seahawks-bye-week\">ProFootballTalk<\/a>. The report frames a post-bye return as a possibility, not a confirmed timetable.<\/p>\n<h2>Harbaugh Says Giants Prioritized the Present at the Deadline<\/h2>\n<p><strong>New York Giants<\/strong> coach <strong>John Harbaugh<\/strong> described the team\u2019s trade-deadline approach as one that favors immediate needs. \u201cThe now weighs more important than the future,\u201d he said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/giants-john-harbaugh-trade-deadline-now-weighs-more-important-future\">NFL.com<\/a>. The comments signal the club\u2019s stated priorities, though the supplied report does not identify specific moves tied to that approach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaguars Make Three Defensive Additions at the Trade Deadline The Jacksonville Jaguars made a major push ahead of the trade deadline, adding defensive tackle Jordan Davis, defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and safety Jessie Bates. 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