The Minnesota Vikings release their Week 9 injury and starting-quarterback updates ahead of Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. Multiple outlets report that Kyler Murray is out with a hamstring injury, leading Minnesota to name Carson Wentz as the starting quarterback for the game.
Coverage focuses on what the change means for the team’s lineup, particularly for a quarterback switch on a national spotlight game. ESPN and others state Murray is ruled out while Wentz starts against Buffalo, and Star Tribune and Forbes emphasize the broader question marks around the matchup, including who else could miss time.
Some outlets add extra context on the uncertainty angle, while others describe the quarterback move more sharply. Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports report the Wentz start as a direct result of Murray’s hamstring status, and The Athletic characterizes Murray’s condition as “week to week.” Fox News specifically frames the move as a “soft benching” and highlights an effort to improve the offense. Yahoo also notes additional players joining the injury report, including Jauan Jennings.
