Overview
- Late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 19-15 loss at Detroit, Murray went into the sideline medical tent for several minutes with hamstring tightness and then returned to finish the game.
- Murray completed 17 of 29 passes for 210 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and added 35 rushing yards in a mixed performance that ended Minnesota’s unbeaten start.
- The Vikings said Murray reported hamstring soreness the next day at the TCO Performance Center and is undergoing a full follow-up evaluation before the Week 9 Monday night game.
- Coach Kevin O’Connell said the team will stick with Murray as the starter if he is healthy and indicated veteran Carson Wentz would be the presumptive short-term replacement if Murray cannot play.
- Murray’s latest hamstring concern comes on top of a Week 1 injury and a limited 2025 season, leaving the Vikings focused on medical clarity and offensive continuity ahead of a high-profile matchup.