Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is questionable for the team’s Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills after reporting hamstring soreness, head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Monday.
Murray underwent a full evaluation Monday in Eagan, Minnesota, one day after playing in a 19-15 loss to the Detroit Lions. O'Connell said he expects updates from the team’s medical staff early this week and declined to assess the injury’s severity. "I don't think we're there yet," he said.
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If Murray cannot play, backup Carson Wentz would start — his second appearance under center this season. O'Connell stressed Murray is not being evaluated for benching due to performance.
O'Connell reaffirmed Murray remains the Vikings’ starting quarterback when healthy. He characterized Murray’s adaptation to the offense — which began when Minnesota signed him as a free agent — as an ongoing effort focused on building timing, trust and shared understanding. The coach pointed to missed connections with wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the Lions game as examples needing refinement through continued work.
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