Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray out with hamstring strain, Carson Wentz to start vs Bills
The gist
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell named Carson Wentz to start Monday against Buffalo, with Kyler Murray week to week.
Both teams are 6-1, and the NFL trade deadline falls a day later.
How it unfolded
- Aug 11, 2026The Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting Week 1 quarterback for 2026, with J.J. McCarthy as backup.
- Sep 29, 2026The Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a 2027 draft pick.
- Nov 2, 2026After the Week 8 loss to Detroit, coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Murray had a sore hamstring; an MRI confirmed the strain.
Key terms
- hamstring strain
- Any of the three muscles at the back of the thigh that bend the knee and extend the hip.
- read-option
- An American football offensive system where a key player chooses among options based on the defense, relying mainly on running plays.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia