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Vikings are seeing firsthand why the Cardinals moved on from Kyler Murray

The Vikings' soft benching of Kyler Murray shows that, like the Cardinals, they realize he's not the answer at quarterback.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:29 PM
Vikings are seeing firsthand why the Cardinals moved on from Kyler Murray
Key Things to Know
  • Raising Zona argues Minnesota's quarterback change confirms the Arizona Cardinals were right to move on from Kyler Murray.
  • Carson Wentz is reportedly trending toward starting for the 6-1 Vikings against the Buffalo Bills in Week 9.
  • Kyler Murray suffered a hamstring injury in Week 8, contributing to what reports describe as a potential soft benching.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly trending toward starting Carson Wentz at quarterback over Kyler Murray for their Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills. While Murray is dealing with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 8, reports and analysis suggest the decision also represents a potential soft benching despite Minnesota's 6-1 record.

Raising Zona argues that Murray's struggles in Minnesota justify the Arizona Cardinals' past decision to move on from him. The outlet suggests Wentz's style better fits head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense, noting that Murray's inability to secure the role within Minnesota's strong offense questions his long-term starter status.

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