Sports · November 5, 2026
Vikings make QB change: Carson Wentz to start vs. Bills as Kyler Murray deals with injury
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The Minnesota Vikings have announced that Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills. Starting quarterback Kyler Murray is sidelined with a sore hamstring, an injury sustained during the team's Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions. Head coach Kevin O'Connell described Murray's status as "week-to-week," noting that the team wanted to avoid risking a more significant injury. Wentz previously appeared for the Vikings in Week 1 and started in Week 2 while Murray was recovering from a concussion, contributing to two victories during that period.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.
- Kyler Murray is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained against the Detroit Lions.
- Coach Kevin O'Connell has classified Murray as "week-to-week."
- Wentz played in two games earlier this season, including a Week 1 appearance against the Green Bay Packers.
- The Vikings currently hold a 6-1 record.
Reported by only some outlets
- The New York Post reported Murray's quarterback rating of 86.6 is the worst of his career.
- CBS Sports reported Murray has a -0.11 expected points added (EPA) per dropback.
- CBS Sports and the New York Post noted Wentz threw for 133 yards in his Week 1 appearance.
- CBS Sports specified that Max Brosmer will serve as the backup quarterback on Monday.
- The New York Post noted Murray has 167 rushing yards through six games in 2026.
Confirmed
- Kyler Murray has a hamstring strain.
- Carson Wentz will start Monday night against the Bills.
- Murray is considered week-to-week.
- Wentz threw for 133 yards in Week 1 against the Packers.
Reported
- Murray has the fifth-worst EPA per dropback in the league. (CBS Sports)
- Murray's 64.9 percent completion rate is his worst since his rookie year. (New York Post)
Rumor
- A benching could have occurred due to poor performance even without the injury. (New York Post)
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