Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz to start Monday night against Bills
The gist
Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz will start Monday night against the Buffalo Bills with Kyler Murray out on a hamstring strain.
The 33-year-old backup has already helped win two games this season.
How it unfolded
- Mar 19, 2026Carson Wentz re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal, joining J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray in the quarterback room.
- Sep 9, 2026Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wentz would back up Kyler Murray in the Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers, with J.J. McCarthy as QB3.
- Week 1Wentz replaced Murray after Murray entered concussion protocol and helped Minnesota mount a comeback victory against Green Bay.
Key terms
- quarterback
- An offensive football position whose player usually lines up behind the line and leads the offense, often throwing passes.
- hamstring strain
- Any of the three muscles at the back of the thigh that bend the knee and extend the hip.
- concussion protocol
- A set of medical procedures for evaluating and managing players who have suffered a head injury during a game.
Source: Wikipedia