Kyler Murray has hamstring tightness, Vikings plan to start him in Week 9
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is experiencing hamstring tightness following Sunday’s loss to the Lions. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated that the team will conduct a full evaluation of Murray before deciding his availability for their Week 9 Monday night matchup against the Bills. Despite speculation regarding a possible change at quarterback due to the team's early season performance and recent struggles, the Vikings intend to start Murray if he is healthy enough to play.
- •Kyler Murray reported hamstring tightness after a loss to the Lions
- •Vikings will evaluate his health before Week 9 game
- •Kevin O'Connell confirmed plans to start Murray if fit
- •Minnesota's offensive struggles have raised concerns
- •Murray did not exit the game against the Lions
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Murray has hamstring soreness, but the Vikings aren't ready to say if his availability is a question
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray has a sore hamstring, Vikings plan to start him in Week 9 if healthy
"(AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was under evaluation on Monday for hamstring soreness that developed at Detroit during the team's first defeat of the season.Murray didn't miss any time in the 19-15 loss, but he was moving gingerly down the stretch on Sunday against the Lions.
"Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray said he was dealing with hamstring tightness late in Sunday's loss to the Lions and his hamstring remains an issue on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 8:37 PMMurray has hamstring soreness, but the Vikings aren't ready to say if his availability is a question
(AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was under evaluation on Monday for hamstring soreness that developed at Detroit during the team's first defeat of the season.Murray didn't miss any time in the 19-15 loss, but he was moving gingerly down the stretch on Sunday against the Lions.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 8:08 PMKyler Murray has a sore hamstring, Vikings plan to start him in Week 9 if healthy
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray said he was dealing with hamstring tightness late in Sunday's loss to the Lions and his hamstring remains an issue on Monday.
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