Vikings face scrutiny after first loss with Kyler Murray at quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:08 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings suffered their first loss of the NFL season, raising concerns about quarterback Kyler Murray's performance. As the trade deadline approaches, teams are considering changes to improve their postseason prospects. The Vikings will need to reassess their strategy after the loss, while other teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos celebrated significant wins this week.
- •Vikings lost their first game of the season.
- •Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.
- •Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 16-0 against the Atlanta Falcons.
- •Denver Broncos topped the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24.
- •Arizona Cardinals had a comeback victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Week 8 winners, losers: Vikings have clear Kyler Murray problem
"The Vikings only suffered their first loss of the season, but Minnesota might already be at a crisis point with quarterback Kyler Murray.
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