Overview
- Kyler Murray left the season opener with a concussion and is currently in the NFL concussion protocol, leaving his availability for the Week 2 game uncertain.
- According to reporting from ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the Vikings intend to start Murray if he clears protocol and will name Carson Wentz the starter only if Murray is not cleared.
- Carson Wentz replaced Murray in the opener and led a fourth-quarter rally, completing 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns to secure a 39-22 win over Green Bay.
- J.J. McCarthy has been moved down to third-string, reducing his immediate chances to play or be traded while the team leans on veteran stability.
- Minnesota invested the offseason in Murray’s skill set and coaching sources expect the team to restore him as QB1 when healthy, so practice reports and the concussion clearance this week will determine the lineup and near-term strategy.