Will Kyler Murray play today against the Buffalo Bills? The latest injury update on the Minnesota Vikings veteran

Will Kyler Murray play today against the Buffalo Bills? The Minnesota Vikings veteran’s latest injury update (Image via Getty: Kyler Murray) Kyler Murray suffered 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 “weekly” and ruled him out of the Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills. He didn’t practice all week.“For him, his movement ability and the way he plays the game,” the coach said. “We feel like we’d be putting him at risk of maybe making it a more serious injury than it is if we try to get him to do it early here.”

Does Kyler Murray play in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills?

No, Kyler Murray will miss 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. Once again, Wentz will suit up for the Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills at US 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 injury rate or 2.3 percent chance per game. He is projected to miss 2.5 games this season. He already missed one.The first game he missed was Week 2 vs. The Bears due to a concussion.The former Arizona Cardinals QB took a hard hit from 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. A hard hit touched Murray’s helmet. Despite the hit, his team won by a wide margin, 39-22.

Kyler Murray 2026 Stats

Transfer of statisticsGames played: 6Completions/Attempts: 100/154 (64.9%)Passing yards: 1,022Landing: 5Interceptions: 3Bags taken: 15Passenger rating: 86.6Yards per attempt: 6.6Hasty statisticsWill ship: 29Rushing Yards: 167Average per transfer: 5.8Longest rush: 35 yardsRushing Touchdowns: 0

Josh Allen vs Kyler Murray in 2026

Stat MetricKyler MurrayJosh AllenGames Played 67 Passes 1,0221,793 TD Passes / INT5 / 311 / 5 Completion%64.90%65.90%Passer Rating 86.6101.1Rushing Yards167270Ru

Minnesota Vikings vs. Buffalo Bills preview

Date: Monday, November 10, 2026Kickoff time: 8:15 PM ETLocation: US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MinnesotaPlay by Play: Joe BuckAnalyst: Troy AikmanSupporting: Lisa Salters and 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: The Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills are both 6-1.

Kyler Murray vs Josh Allen career stats

Stat MetricKyler MurrayJosh AllenDraft Year20192018Games Played93133Passing 21.48231.895Passing TDs / INTs126 / 63231 / 99 Career Passer Rating91,994.8 TD5153 yards Rushing,88

Bills vs Vikings predictions and betting odds

According to CBS Sports,Point spread: bills -3Box office: Bills -172, Vikings +150Over/under: 44 points.