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Vikings Start Wentz at QB vs Bills After Murray Injury
Minnesota turns to backup amid latest quarterback change
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Wentz Gets the Nod
The Minnesota Vikings will start Carson Wentz at quarterback Monday night against the Buffalo Bills after ruling out Kyler Murray with a strained hamstring. Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed the move Thursday, noting the injury occurred on a read-option run in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's 19-15 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Frequent Changes Continue
The switch marks the 14th time the Vikings have changed quarterbacks this season because of injuries or performance since Kirk Cousins suffered a torn right Achilles in 2023. O'Connell indicated Murray is week-to-week and not headed to injured reserve, citing concerns over explosive movements that go beyond running.
Wentz Track Record
Wentz has started six games and appeared in most of a seventh since joining the team, going 4-3 in those contests. He has completed 63.9 percent of his passes for 1,492 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions. In those games, Justin Jefferson has 44 receptions for 615 yards and two touchdowns.
Injury Context
Murray scrambled seven times in a Week 4 matchup against the New Orleans Saints but has run only 13 times across his five other starts. His QBR of 44.7 ranks 26th among 30 qualified quarterbacks.
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