Vikings make QB change: Carson Wentz to start vs. Bills as Kyler Murray deals with injury

The Minnesota Vikings (6-1) are making a change at starting quarterback. Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Thursday that Kyler Murray has a "hamstring strain" and veteran backup Carson Wentz will start for the Vikings against the Buffalo Bills (6-1) on "Monday Night Football" in Week 9.

O'Connell said Murray is considered "week-to-week," but they didn't want to put "him at risk of possibly turning this into a more significant injury." Thus, Wentz will get his second start of the season with Max Brosmer serving as his backup.

"Obviously, there is a ton of confidence in Carson," O'Connell said Thursday. "He's already helped us. Had a major, major role in two wins this year against two really good teams. He's a steadying presence and a guy we know can go in and play good football."

To O'Connell's point, the 33-year-old journeyman performed well in the two games he played filling in for Murray after he suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. Wentz came off the bench in the season opener to throw for 133 yards and three touchdowns on 12-of-19 passing in a 39-22 victory. In Week 2, he started the game at the Chicago Bears, and…

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