Goal King Kyler Murray Shines Brightest in NFL Showdown!
Could Kyler Murray propel the Minnesota Vikings back to the playoffs in 2026?
The Minnesota Vikings recently signed Kyler Murray to a one-year deal, bringing him in to be camp competition for J. J. McCarthy.
However, all signs clearly point toward Murray being the week one starter for Minnesota in 2026. With a clear upgrade at the quarterback position, it begs the question: Are the Vikings back to being playoff contenders? The doubters certainly have a case.
Murray, a former Heisman Trophy winner and number one overall pick back in 2019, was a quality starter most of his career in Arizona, but struggled to get the Cardinals to be consistent playoff threats. He was 38-48-1 as the starter, and injuries have hurt him the last two of the last three seasons. He's a great fantasy option, but the results weren't often there.
He did lead Arizona to one playoff appearance, which would be a loss to the Los Angeles Rams, where he would struggle mightily. But to say that Kyler Murray isn't a massive upgrade over J. J.