Vikings OC Wes Phillips confirms suspicion about QB Kyler Murray, and it leads to more questions about the future

One of the biggest issues with Kyler Murray has mostly gone unexplained, and Wes Phillips addressed it on Tuesday.

By Tyler Forness · A to Z Sports

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 8:04 PM

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Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips addressed Kyler Murray's accuracy issues following a 19-15 loss to the Lions.
Phillips stated that Murray's inconsistencies require play-by-play adjustments regarding footwork and field vision.
Murray completed 17 of 29 passes in Sunday's defeat against Detroit.

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Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips addressed quarterback Kyler Murray's ongoing passing issues following a 19-15 loss to the Detroit Lions. Phillips stated that Murray's recent struggles with accuracy are evaluated on a play-by-play basis, focusing on footwork and field vision, rather than stemming from a single overarching problem.

Writer Tyler Forness argues that Murray's inconsistent performances raise concerns about the Vikings' offensive ceiling and whether internal solutions exist. Despite the struggles, Phillips and head coach Kevin O'Connell maintained public confidence that the offense remains close to executing consistently.

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