Yes! Kyler Murray is on the Minnesota Vikings for 2026, and he's the heavy favorite to be the Week 1 starter (from the Kyler Murray page).
The depth chart lists him alongside J.J. McCarthy, but according to The Athletic's Alec Lewis, Murray is the "heavy, heavy favorite" to win the job — McCarthy would need a dramatic training camp leap to change that. Murray lands in an elite QB-friendly system under Kevin O'Connell, with Justin Jefferson as his top target, and ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum even predicted he'll win Comeback Player of the Year in 2026 (from the Vikings page).
Here's what the experts are saying:
- Sal Vetri — "Kyler Murray is way better than what we have seen out of J.J. McCarthy." ()
- The Fantasy Headliners — Murray is currently the consensus QB16 in ADP, but he's finished top-12 in every season he's played at least 14 games, rushing for 400+ yards each time. ()
- Underdog's Josh & Hayden — Confirmed "Kyler Murray now a Minnesota Viking," noting he follows Trevor Lawrence in the QB ranks. ()
Bottom line: Short of a shocker in camp, Murray is your Vikings QB1 in 2026.