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Vikings to start QB Wentz against Bills with Murray (hamstring) ruled out

Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz will start Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills with Kyler Murray ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:39 PM

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Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.
Starter Kyler Murray is ruled out with a strained hamstring suffered during Sunday's loss to Detroit.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell noted that Murray is week-to-week and will not go on injured reserve.

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Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Carson Wentz will start Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Thursday. Starter Kyler Murray has been ruled out after sustaining a strained hamstring during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Detroit Lions.

O'Connell stated that Murray's status is considered week-to-week and the team is not considering placing him on injured reserve. Wentz, who joined the Vikings in August 2025, holds a 4-3 record across seven appearances with Minnesota.

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Vikings to start QB Wentz against Bills with Murray (hamstring) ruled out

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