Carson Wentz to start for Vikings against Bills as Kyler Murray rests hamstring injury
The Vikings' passing attack, which ranks second from the bottom in the league, will feature a new leader in Monday night's game.
By James Foster ·
Carson Wentz will start for the Minnesota Vikings in Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills. The change comes as head coach Kevin O'Connell rests Kyler Murray, who has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain.
Murray is currently listed as week-to-week. The team has not placed him on injured reserve, and his return timeline remains uncertain. He will undergo imaging tests to further assess the injury.
The injury occurred during the Vikings' recent loss to the Detroit Lions. Murray pulled the ball on a read option play early in the fourth quarter. He completed the game despite the pain, but the coaching staff decided to rest him for the next matchup.
The Vikings' passing offense has struggled throughout the season. The team averages 165.6 passing yards per game. Only the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lower average, at 131.4 yards per game.
Wentz takes over the starting role in an effort to improve these numbers. The Bills and Vikings will face off on Monday Night Football. Murray's status will be re-evaluated after the game as the team monitors his recovery.
