Minnesota Vikings news Friday, November 6, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Vikings start Carson Wentz Monday against Bills as Kyler Murray is ruled out with hamstring injury.

Murray suffered the hamstring injury in Minnesota's Week 8 loss to the Lions, according to Buffalo Rumblings, a fan blog. Wentz has made two appearances this season, one relief and one start, with three touchdowns and no interceptions, per the same report. Daily Norseman, a fan blog, notes the Vikings have scored just 11 touchdowns in seven games this season.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Daily Norseman · Buffalo Rumblings

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Justin Jefferson says his frustration after the Vikings' loss to the Lions came from wanting to win.

Minnesota's first loss of the season came in a 19-15 game in which Jefferson engaged in a rare display of frustration late and did not speak to reporters afterward. Four days later, he said the offense hurt itself in multiple ways and needed to execute better. He defended quarterback Kyler Murray, whose performance contributed to the Vikings failing to score more than 15 points, saying Murray is continuing to get comfortable with the offense.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Bills' Dee Alford and Spencer Brown return to practice Thursday before Monday's Vikings game.

According to the fan blog Buffalo Rumblings, Alford practiced fully after being out for two weeks, and Brown was limited after missing last week. Ty Johnson has an illness and is expected back, while Alec Anderson, Dion Dawkins, Greg Gaines and Joshua Palmer did not practice.

Source: Buffalo Rumblings

Jaguars rout Ravens 33-10 on Thursday Night Football, with Baltimore starting undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano.

The Baltimore Ravens are starting undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at quarterback in their primetime Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That is a real, factual sentence that barely begins to describe the crisis that has hit Baltimore.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN · Bleeding Green Nation

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is ruled out with a hip injury in Thursday's loss to Jacksonville.

Yahoo Sports reports Hamilton, a three-time All-Pro in the past three seasons, was ruled out for the rest of the game and later seen standing on the sideline, which could be a hopeful sign. ProFootball Talk says he was hurt in the second quarter and briefly returned after halftime, while Yahoo Sports puts the injury in the third quarter. Coach Jesse Minter said the team would have more information later.

Sources: Yahoo Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

Jaguars' Thursday win over Ravens lifts them to third in AFC; Steelers, on bye, slip to fourth.

According to SB Nation, a fan blog, Jacksonville has five AFC wins to Pittsburgh's three, which moves the Jaguars ahead of the Steelers in the standings. Buffalo leads the AFC at 6-1 and Denver is second at 6-2, per the same report. SB Nation says the Jaguars could move into second and a tie for first if things go their way this weekend.

Sources: Behind the Steel Curtain · Big Cat Country

Saquon Barkley upgraded to limited practice for Eagles ahead of their game against the Giants.

ProFootballTalk reports Barkley missed Wednesday's practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps against the Commanders. DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are tracking to miss a third straight game, and Jihaad Campbell is also expected to be out, with Jeremiah Trotter Jr. likely starting again. Bleeding Green Nation, a fan blog, argues the Eagles should rest Barkley before their Week 10 bye, which is opinion rather than team news.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jaguars rout Ravens 33-10 on Thursday, their fourth win by 23 or more points this season.

Jacksonville believes it has room to be even better, according to ESPN.

Source: ESPN