Carson Wentz Fantasy Overview

Vikings QB Kyler Murray has a Grade 2 hamstring strain, according to The Ringer's Tom Pelissero. That's typically a multi-week injury, so expect Murray to miss more than just Monday night's game vs. the Bills. He's droppable in 1-QB leagues. QB Carson Wentz is unlikely to ascend beyond QB2 status but could prove to be an upgrade over Murray for Minnesota's pass catchers.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell labeled QB Kyler Murray "week to week" with his hamstring injury and confirmed that QB Carson Wentz will start Monday night's game vs. the Bills. Murray's injury turned out to be more than just soreness, as we predicted earlier this week. We'll keep tabs on his status, but Murray seems likely to miss multiple games. He's droppable in 1-QB fantasy leagues.

Vikings QB Kyler Murray's status for Monday night's game vs. the Bills is "at best up in the air," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter adds that QB Carson Wentz is trending toward starting that game. Murray came out of last week's loss to the Lions with what the team called hamstring tightness, although we believe it's likely a low-grade strain. We'll track his practice participation over the next few days, but fantasy managers should not be planning on having Murray for Week 9 lineups.

Vikings QB Kyler Murray returned Sunday from the Week 1 concussion that cost him Week 2, and his first full Minnesota outing did not go well. Murray completed just 15 of his 29 passes (51.7%) for 168 yards (5.8 yards per attempt), 1 TD, and 1 INT in the win over the Bucs. He added 17 yards on two rushes. To be fair, Murray did have to deal with WR Justin Jefferson leaving early because of an ankle injury.