Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell shuts down potential Kyler Murray IR stint

November 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sports

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The Minnesota Vikings recently announced that Carson Wentz would be getting the start at quarterback against the Buffalo Bills this week as Kyler Murray deals with a hamstring injury. This will mark the first absence for Murray since he returned from a concussion suffered earlier in the year.

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Fans were concerned that this latest injury could be something long-term, but now, they have received assurance that this is not the case.

“It’s not under consideration at all,” said Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell when asked if the injured reserve list was a possibility for Murray amid the hamstring issue.

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Wentz got multiple starts for the Vikings earlier this year and performed relatively well, helping them keep their undefeated record intact, although it was eventually broken last week against the Detroit Lions, with Murray back at the helm.

Murray has been up and down in his first season as the Vikings’ starter, at times providing the combination of elite arm talent and speed that enticed Minnesota to sign him in free agency this past year, but also struggling with inconsistency and inaccuracy at times, with Minnesota routinely relying on its elite defense to carve out wins so far this year.

Wentz will have a big test in front of him against the 6-1 Bills, who roll into town after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in blowout fashion this past week. It remains to be seen if Murray’s injury will last longer than one week.

In any case, kickoff between the Bills and Vikings is set for Monday evening at 8:15 pm ET from Minnesota. The game will be carried by ESPN.

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