Carson Wentz starts for Vikings against Josh Allen and Bills on Monday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Carson Wentz has been named the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen. The Vikings, who hold a 6-1 record, are coming off a division loss to the Detroit Lions, prompting Wentz's elevation over Kyler Murray. Wentz commented on the situation of receiver Justin Jefferson, highlighting his leadership. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith stated that if Wentz performs well, he could secure the starting role moving forward. This matchup presents a significant challenge for Wentz and the Vikings as they face Allen and the Bills.
- •Vikings elevate Carson Wentz to starting quarterback over Kyler Murray.
- •Minnesota holds a 6-1 record after a loss to Detroit.
- •Wentz commented on the leadership needed for receiver Justin Jefferson.
- •Stephen A. Smith suggested Wentz's future hinges on his performance against Buffalo.
- •The game against the Bills is Monday Night Football.
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith drops head-turning Carson Wentz declaration ahead of Vikings’ Josh Allen, Bills matchup
"Coach Kevin O’Connell’s Minnesota Vikings are 6-1 following a division loss to the Detroit Lions that led to the elevation of Carson Wentz over Kyler Murray as starting quarterback. Wentz made comments on disgruntled receiver Justin Jefferson that showed his leadership skills ahead of a Monday Night Football matchup with Josh Allen and the Buffalo […] The post Stephen A. Smith drops head-turning Carson Wentz declaration ahead of Vikings’ Josh Allen, Bills matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Nov 6, 2026, 9:05 PM'Let's go for 46': Emotional Lions dedicating week to injured Jack Campbell
NFL•Nov 6, 2026, 8:33 PMKerby Joseph looks 'awesome' at Lions practice in return from knee injury
NFL•Nov 6, 2026, 7:18 PMReport: Teams check on Saints defensive linemen before trade deadline
NFL•Nov 6, 2026, 5:32 PMThe killer mistake Lions must avoid at 2026 NFL trade deadline
NFL•Nov 6, 2026, 5:05 PMDan Campbell Reveals 3 Detroit Lions Starters Expected to Miss Dolphins Game- NFL•Nov 6, 2026, 4:08 PMReport: New York Giants aggressively pursuing Jonathan Taylor
