Create account

Coverage dated November 4, 2026 to November 6, 2026

Vikings sit Murray with hamstring strain, will start Wentz at QB against the Bills on Monday night

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will miss at least the next game because of a hamstring strain, the latest twist for the team at a constantly revolving position. Carson Wentz will start instead against Buffalo on Monday, with Max Brosmer serving as the backup.

WTOP Washington DC's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Read the reports

Reports & sources

19 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Vikings to start Wentz at QB against Bills after Murray ruled out (opens Independent Journal Review)

    Published

    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Kyler Murray’s hamstring injury has put his availability for Minnesota’s Monday night game against Buffalo in doubt, with multiple reports saying the Vikings are trending toward starting Carson Wentz. The possible switch comes as Minnesota seeks a more effective offense, though analysts differ on wh…

  2. Fox News

    Minnesota Vikings' soft benching of Kyler Murray leads to Carson Wentz taking over as new starting QB (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Kyler Murray's hamstring issue opens the door for Carson Wentz as coach Kevin O'Connell looks to improve a struggling offense before Monday Night Football

  3. New York Post

    Carson Wentz to start for Vikings with Kyler Murray injured (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The Vikings won't have Kyler Murray under center on Monday against the Bills.

  4. Brainerd Dispatch

    Carson Wentz will start for Vikings against Bills (opens Brainerd Dispatch)

    Published

    Brainerd Dispatch's feed description

    Kyler Murray has a hamstring strain and is considered week-to-week

  5. Newsweek

    Vikings Announce New Starting QB for Week 9 Matchup vs Bills (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The Minnesota Vikings are rolling with a new starting quarterback in Week 9 as Kyler Murray deals with a hamstring injury.

  6. WDIO Duluth

    Ticker – Carson Wentz starting (opens WDIO Duluth)

    Published

    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings Monday night against the Bills. Kyler Wentz reportedly has a hamstring strain.

  7. WHEC Rochester

    Buffalo Bills to face Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Carson Wentz (opens WHEC Rochester)

    Published

    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Carson Wentz has played a lot of football in the NFL, and on Monday, he'll start at QB for the Vikings against the Buffalo Bills.

  8. Triblive

    Vikings QB Kyler Murray has hamstring strain; Carson Wentz to start Monday vs. Bills (opens Triblive)

    Published

    Triblive's feed description

    EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will miss at least the next game because of a hamstring strain, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday.

  9. WTOP Washington DC

    Vikings sit Murray with hamstring strain, will start Wentz at QB against the Bills on Monday night (opens WTOP Washington DC)

    Published

    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will miss at least the next game because of a hamstring strain, the latest twist for the team at a constantly revolving position. Carson Wentz will start instead against Buffalo on Monday, with Max Brosmer serving as the backup.

  10. Bismarck Tribune

    Carson Wentz starting for Vikings with Kyler Murray out. Can he spark offense? (opens Bismarck Tribune)

    Published

    Bismarck Tribune's feed description

    Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will be out for his team’s “Monday Night Football” matchup against the Bills because of a hamstring strain, head coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

Vikings sit Murray with hamstring strain, will start Wentz at QB against the Bills on Monday night | Since Then