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Vikings’ Carson Wentz Gets Good News on Promotion Before Bills Game

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz could be in line to start his second game of the season against the Buffalo Bills on MNF.

By Max Dible · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 2:49 AM

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Carson Wentz may start for the Vikings against the Bills due to Kyler Murray's hamstring injury.
Ian Rapoport reported that Murray could miss time because the hamstring issue might limit his scrambling ability.
Mike Florio wrote that the injury could serve as cover for a soft benching of Murray.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz could be in line to start against the Buffalo Bills due to an injury to Kyler Murray. Head coach Kevin O'Connell noted that Murray experienced hamstring tightness during a fourth-quarter loss to the Detroit Lions. Ian Rapoport subsequently reported that Murray could miss upcoming game time if the hamstring issue limits his mobility.

Analysts, including Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, suggest the injury may provide Minnesota with cover for a soft benching of Murray. Wentz previously started early-season games for the Vikings, and observers believe the coaching staff might prefer turning back to the veteran passer ahead of Monday Night Football.

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