Overview
- The Grade 2 hamstring diagnosis was reported Nov. 7 and will keep Murray out of Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
- Carson Wentz has been named the Week 9 starter while the Vikings plan to reassess Murray’s availability ahead of their Week 10 trip to Green Bay.
- Murray’s 2026 season has been limited by a season-opening concussion and modest passing production, leaving the offense under extra scrutiny.
- Medical guidance for a Grade 2 hamstring — a partial tear — commonly ranges from about two to six weeks to heal, which means Murray could miss multiple games depending on severity and response to rehab.
- With the trade deadline days away, the Vikings will use Wentz’s performance as a key data point when deciding whether to stick with their current roster or pursue another quarterback.