Kirk Cousins is the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback, QB1 on the 2026 depth chart. He has 2,340 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 9 games in 2026. Kyler Murray is the Vikings backup quarterback (QB2), with Carson Wentz third (QB3).
9 quarterbacks started a regular-season game for the Minnesota Vikings from 2019 to 2026.
In 2026 the Minnesota Vikings started 2 quarterbacks in 8 games: Kyler Murray (5 starts, 4-1) and Carson Wentz (3 starts, 2-1).
Minnesota Vikings starting quarterbacks 2026 (6-2)| Quarterback | Starts | Record | Cmp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
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| Kyler Murray | 5 | 4-1 | 100/154 | 1,022 | 5 | 3 |
| Carson Wentz | 3 | 2-1 | 31/64 | 357 | 3 | 2 |
Minnesota Vikings starting quarterbacks 2024 (14-3)| Quarterback | Starts | Record | Cmp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
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| Sam Darnold | 17 | 14-3 | 361/545 | 4,319 | 35 | 12 |
Minnesota Vikings starting quarterbacks 2022 (13-4)| Quarterback | Starts | Record | Cmp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
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| Kirk Cousins | 17 | 13-4 | 424/643 | 4,547 | 29 | 14 |
Minnesota Vikings starting quarterbacks 2021 (8-9)| Quarterback | Starts | Record | Cmp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
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| Kirk Cousins | 16 | 8-8 | 372/561 | 4,221 | 33 | 7 |
| Sean Mannion | 1 | 0-1 | 22/36 | 189 | 1 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings starting quarterbacks 2020 (7-9)| Quarterback | Starts | Record | Cmp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
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| Kirk Cousins | 16 | 7-9 | 349/516 | 4,265 | 35 | 13 |
Minnesota Vikings starting quarterbacks 2019 (10-6)| Quarterback | Starts | Record | Cmp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
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| Kirk Cousins | 15 | 10-5 | 307/444 | 3,603 | 26 | 6 |
| Sean Mannion | 1 | 0-1 | 12/21 | 126 | 0 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Vikings quarterback?
Kirk Cousins is the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback, QB1 on the 2026 depth chart. He has 2,340 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 9 games in 2026.
Who is the Vikings backup QB?
Kyler Murray is the Vikings backup quarterback (QB2), with Carson Wentz third (QB3).
Who has started at quarterback for the Vikings this season?
In 2026 the Minnesota Vikings started 2 quarterbacks in 8 games: Kyler Murray (5 starts, 4-1) and Carson Wentz (3 starts, 2-1).
Who were the Vikings quarterbacks in 2025?
In 2025 the Minnesota Vikings started 3 quarterbacks in 17 games: J.J. McCarthy (10 starts, 6-4), Carson Wentz (5 starts, 2-3) and Max Brosmer (2 starts, 1-1).
Who has started the most games at QB for the Vikings since 2019?
Kirk Cousins has the most Minnesota Vikings starts at quarterback from 2019 to 2026, with 72 regular-season starts and 18,967 passing yards for them.