Kyler Murray named starter in Minnesota, Malik Willis performs well
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:58 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Kyler Murray has been officially named the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings as of August 2026. This decision follows a preseason filled with competition and evaluation, including Malik Willis showing promise in his appearances. Heath Cummings notes the updates in his Fantasy Football quarterback rankings, indicating that both quarterbacks have seen their stock rise significantly in recent weeks. Cummings' tiers reflect confidence in these players' potential despite earlier uncertainties. Further adjustments have been made to other quarterback tiers based on performance projections and draft values.
- •Kyler Murray named starting QB for Vikings on August 18, 2026.
- •Malik Willis impressed in recent preseason games.
- •Cummings updated quarterback tiers based on 2026 projections.
- •Murray and Willis now seen as more viable fantasy options.
- •Fantasy draft strategies may shift with new quarterback rankings.
- 12:58 PMCBS Sports — Heath Cummings' Fantasy football quarterback tiers 2.0: Kyler Murray wins the job, Malik Willis looks good
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