Kyler Murray ruled out Monday; Carson Wentz confirmed as starter

Nov 05, 2026

Kevin O’Connell ruled Kyler Murray out against Buffalo with a hamstring strain and described him as week-to-week. Carson Wentz will start Monday night, with Max Brosmer serving as the backup.

Fantasy Impact:

Wentz is now a confirmed QB2 option for Superflex managers, including those replacing Murray. Jefferson remains a WR1, Addison a WR3/FLEX, and Hockenson a lower-end TE1. Minnesota’s secondary receivers remain difficult to trust. Murray can stay on benches where roster space allows, but managers should prepare for the possibility that his absence extends beyond one game.

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Garrett Wilson remains absent Thursday while in concussion protocol

Antwan Staley

3 hours ago

No sign of Garrett Wilson, who is in concussion protocol. Not the best of signs.

Harrison Phillips (ankle) is working in the rehab area.

Fantasy Impact:

Wilson managers should prepare another starter. If he misses Kansas City, Mitchell would move into WR3/FLEX consideration, with Cooper also becoming a viable deeper-league FLEX. Taylor could receive additional targets, although sharing tight end work with Sadiq keeps him in the TE2 streaming range. Smith would remain a lower-end Superflex option without his top receiver.

John Lynch says Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel unlikely to play Sunday

Matt Maiocco

5 hours ago

GM John Lynch on KNBR: It's likely Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel will not be available Sunday against the Raiders.

But the 49ers are getting back Demarcus Robinson and KhaDarel Hodge -- two players who were among the six active wide receivers for Week 1.

Fantasy Impact:

Managers should plan to replace both receivers. Kittle remains a high-end TE1 with a strong opportunity to lead this passing game. Watkins has a deeper-league FLEX case, while Kirk, Cooks, and Cowing remain less dependable options. Robinson is worth monitoring if activated from injured reserve, but his return would spread opportunities across an already uncertain receiver rotation. Purdy remains a QB1 option against Las Vegas.

Carson Wentz trending toward Monday night start

Adam Schefter

5 hours ago

Adam Schefter reported that Carson Wentz is trending toward starting against Buffalo on Monday night while Kyler Murray deals with a hamstring injury. Minnesota has not confirmed the starting quarterback.

Fantasy Impact:

Wentz is an immediate Superflex pickup and would enter the QB2 conversation if confirmed as the starter. Murray managers should secure Wentz or choose a Sunday alternative before leaving themselves exposed to Monday’s late decision. Jefferson remains a WR1, Addison a WR3/FLEX, and Hockenson a lower-end TE1. Wentz’s potential start does not make Jennings or Minnesota’s other secondary receivers dependable fantasy options.