Kyler Murray sustained a hamstring injury in the second half of the Minnesota Vikings’ first loss of the 2026 season against the Detroit Lions in Week 8. Murray underwent an MRI, which revealed a grade 2 hamstring strain.Head coach Kevin O’Connell declared Murray “week-to-week” and ruled him out of the Week 9 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills. He did not practice throughout the week.“For him, his movement skills and the way he plays the game,” the coach said. “We do feel like we’d be putting him at risk of possibly turning this into a more significant injury than it is by trying to have him work through it here early on.”
Is Kyler Murray playing in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills?
No, Kyler Murray will be missing his second game of the 2026 NFL season. The first game he missed was Week 2 against the Chicago Bears due to a concussion. Carson Wentz played in his place. This time, too, Wentz will suit up for the Week 9 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at the U.S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.According to Draft Sharks, the 2019 first overall pick has a low injury risk for the 2026 season, with a 33 percent of injury, or a 2.3 percent chance per game. He is projected to miss 2.5 games this season. He has already missed one.The first game he missed was Week 2 vs. the Bears due to a concussion.The former Arizona Cardinals QB suffered a heavy blow from the Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard in the first quarter of the season opener. He scrambled on a third-down play and began to slide. The heavy hit made contact with Murray’s helmet. Despite the hit, his team won by a massive margin, 39-22.
Kyler Murray 2026 stats
Passing statsGames Played: 6Completions / Attempts: 100 / 154 [64.9%]Passing Yards: 1,022Touchdowns: 5Interceptions: 3Sacks Taken: 15Passer Rating: 86.6Yards per Attempt: 6.6Rushing statsCarries: 29Rushing Yards: 167Average per Carry: 5.8Longest Rush: 35 yardsRushing Touchdowns: 0
Josh Allen vs Kyler Murray in 2026
| Stat Metric | Kyler Murray | Josh Allen |
| Games Played | 6 | 7 |
| Passing Yards | 1,022 | 1,793 |
| Passing TDs / INTs | 5 / 3 | 11 / 5 |
| Completion % | 64.90% | 65.90% |
| Passer Rating | 86.6 | 101.1 |
| Rushing Yards | 167 | 270 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 9 |
Minnesota Vikings vs. Buffalo Bills preview
Date: Monday, Nov. 10, 2026Kickoff Time: 8:15 P.M. ETLocation: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MinnesotaPlay-by-play: Joe BuckAnalyst: Troy AikmanSidelines: Lisa Salters & Laura RutledgeTV: ABC and ESPNRadio: Minnesota: KFAN 100.3 FM and Buffalo: 97 Rock [WGRF 96.9 FM].Live Streaming: ESPN App, YouTube TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV.2026 Season Records: Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills are both 6-1.
Kyler Murray vs Josh Allen career stats
| Stat Metric | Kyler Murray | Josh Allen |
| Draft Year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Games Played | 93 | 133 |
| Passing Yards | 21,482 | 31,895 |
| Passing TDs / INTs | 126 / 63 | 231 / 99 |
| Career Passer Rating | 91.9 | 94.8 |
| Rushing Yards | 3,353 | 4,991 |
| Rushing TDs | 32 | 88 |
Bills vs Vikings prediction and betting odds
According to CBS Sports,Point spread: Bills -3Moneyline: Bills -172, Vikings +150Over/Under: 44 points.
