Carson Wentz Starts for Vikings Against Bills
Wentz takes over at quarterback Monday night after Kyler Murray was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills. Kyler Murray, the team's usual starter, is out with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Why it matters
Minnesota's quarterback situation is thin with Murray sidelined, putting Wentz in a key role against Josh Allen and the Bills. Wentz has thrown three touchdowns and no interceptions this season, and the Vikings may also weigh a quarterback trade before Tuesday's deadline.
Wentz has thrown three touchdowns and no interceptions this season and holds a career 50-49-1 record as a starter. Murray was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, and the timeline for his return has not been reported.
The players
Carson Wentz
Former Eagles quarterback who won Super Bowl LII with Philadelphia and has since played for several NFL teams, including the Vikings.
Kyler Murray
Vikings quarterback and former Arizona Cardinals first overall pick who is out with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills quarterback and former NFL MVP who will face the Vikings on Monday night.
The details
Wentz, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, has since played for the Colts, Commanders, Rams, Chiefs and Vikings. He earlier started one game this year and won it, and his Monday start comes because Murray is injured.
Timeline
Monday: Wentz starts for the Vikings against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.
Tuesday: The NFL trade deadline, when Minnesota may consider a quarterback trade.
Season Trajectory
Wentz's reemergence echoes the 2017 season, when a torn ACL sidelined him and Nick Foles led Philadelphia to a Super Bowl title. Minnesota's depth at quarterback will shape its playoff push as the trade deadline approaches.
Fantasy managers with Murray or Wentz on their rosters should check the Vikings' depth chart before lineups lock Monday. The outcome of the trade deadline could also change which quarterbacks are available on the waiver wire.
The takeaway
Injuries at quarterback can quickly reshape a season, and depth matters. Wentz's Monday start will show whether Minnesota can keep its playoff hopes alive without Murray.
What happens next
Tuesday's NFL trade deadline will determine whether Minnesota adds a quarterback.
Further reading
For more on the league's quarterback landscape, see our Football coverage.
