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Vikings' Kyler Murray Expected to Return Soon After Concussion
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In Short: Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to clear concussion protocol 'pretty early in the week,' giving him a strong chance to return in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to clear concussion protocol 'pretty early in the week,' giving him a strong chance to return in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert.
The Minnesota Vikings improved to 2-0 after Sunday's 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears, with Carson Wentz filling in for Murray, who suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers.
Murray participated in all three practices last week on a limited basis, showing good progress towards recovery. His return could significantly boost the Vikings' offense, which struggled in the first half against the Bears.
While Wentz has been solid in Murray's absence, the team is eager for Murray's return. Wentz's performance in Week 1 was more promising, with 133 yards and three touchdowns against the Packers.
With the Vikings now undefeated, the focus shifts to Murray's recovery. While Wentz has kept the team afloat, the hope is that Murray's return will take the offense to the next level.
What this adds
The Vikings' defense was the key to their victory, holding the Bears to just 297 total yards and forcing two turnovers.
Background
Kyler Murray will not play for the Vikings against the Bears due to a concussion.
Kyler Murray was ruled out with a concussion after a hit from Green Bay's Javon Bullard during the Vikings' Week 1 game.
What's confirmed
- Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to clear concussion protocol 'pretty early in the week,' giving him a strong chance to return in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert.
- The Minnesota Vikings improved to 2-0 after Sunday's 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears, with Carson Wentz filling in for Murray, who suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers.
- Murray participated in all three practices last week on a limited basis, showing good progress towards recovery. His return could significantly boost the Vikings' offense, which struggled in the first half against the Bears.
- While Wentz has been solid in Murray's absence, the team is eager for Murray's return. Wentz's performance in Week 1 was more promising, with 133 yards and three touchdowns against the Packers.
- With the Vikings now undefeated, the focus shifts to Murray's recovery. While Wentz has kept the team afloat, the hope is that Murray's return will take the offense to the next level.
What's still developing
- He made a few key throws in the fourth quarter to help the Vikings hold onto the lead.
- The Minnesota Vikings took care of business on Sunday, defeating the Chicago Bears on the road at Soldier Field.
- It was a statement win over a division rival, but it had little to do with the offense, as Minnesota hung on for a narrow 9-3 victory in horrible weather conditions.
- Aaron Jones was efficient on the ground, rushing for 105 yards on 23 carries, but the real star of the show was the Vikings defense, holding Chicago's high-powered offense to just 297 total yards, forcing two turnovers, and keeping them out of the red zone.
- With Week 2 now in the rearview, all eyes have turned to the status of Kyler Murray, who sat out Sunday with a concussion.
- "Now, again, they're 2-0 as well, and they're playing pretty well, but I think the feeling would be to go back to Kyler [Murray] at some point here, and it sounds like that could happen as soon as this week." More news : Latest Caleb Williams Injury Update May Have Saved the Bears’ Season Murray returning in Week 3 was the expectation after he went down with the concussion in Week 1.
- Still, this may not be the news Vikings fans were necessarily hoping to hear.
- Minnesota is now undefeated with Wentz as the starter, and while he didn't do much against the Bears on Sunday, he looked sharp in Week 1, repeatedly connecting with Jefferson.
- Both Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker found plenty of success against the Bears CB duo, which should have Jefferson smiling from ear to ear.
- Despite Kyler Murray getting knocked out of the game with a concussion, the Vikings rallied from a 12-point deficit and scored 29 unanswered points for the win.
- After a frustrating 2025 season, Jefferson wants his normal self back, and with the Bears' putrid secondary next on the list, he can help make Wentz's case for the starting QB spot.
- While Murray was brought in and won the QB battle, his Vikings tenure didn't get off on the right foot.