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Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / September 15
Will J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz Start for Vikings in Wake of Kyler Murray Injury?
Kyler Murray’s Minnesota Vikings debut ended far earlier than expected. Murray threw an interception on his first pass against the Green Bay Packers, then suffered a concussion on the Vikings’ 11th offensive play.
Dallas Turner News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Vikings EDGE Dallas Turner’s dominance to Chicago’s high-powered offense: the NFC North learned a lot in Week 1
From the Minnesota Vikings’ improbable win to the Detroit Lions surviving, the NFC North is in an interesting place after Week 1. Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and the four teams of the NFC North arguably had the most intriguing start throughout the league.
Carson Wentz News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 15
Why the Vikings Could Be Forced to Grind Out Wins If Carson Wentz Remains Under Center
The Vikings have played so many crazy games that it isn’t even that shocking anymore when they have less than a 10% chance to win late in the third quarter on Sunday, according to ESPN’s gamecast, and then come out with a 17-point victory.
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?
Kyler Murray News / Viral Sports News / September 15
Vikings’ Kyler Murray Hit With Concerning News After Injury
Kyler Murray’s first start in a Minnesota Vikings uniform lasted just a handful of snaps Sunday before a violent collision sent him to the locker room with a concussion, thrusting veteran Carson Wentz into a familiar role and raising immediate questions about who will take the snaps next week.
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
Kyler Murray News / Lindy's Sports / September 14
What's Next After Kyler Murray's Vikings Debut Was Cut Short
Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings in March, hoping for a fresh start after eight seasons in Arizona. He got 11 offensive snaps of it. In the
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14
Vikings Week 1 Confidence Meter: How I Feel About the Offense After Beating the Packers
The Vikings hosted the Packers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Sunday's game was not initially what fans of the Purple and Gold were hoping to see from the team at U.S.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Packers’ Week 1 loss reveals multiple issues that remain from last season
Despite a new NFL season getting underway, the Green Bay Packers reverted to their former selves in their opening loss against the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
Vikings Week 1 Overreactions: Justin Jefferson will be happiest man alive without J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings did not get off to a very good start in their season opener against the Green Bay Packers. New starting quarterback Kyler Murray took a big hit to the head in the first quarter and was immediately in the concussion protocol and out of the game.
Kyler Murray News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Kyler Murray Injury Update: Kevin O’Connell talks about Vikings’ starting quarterbacks’ concussion suffered vs. Packers
It was brutal to watch the injury suffered by quarterback Kyler Murray against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. When Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a concussion on the 11th play of his season.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 14
O'Connell gives update on Kyler Murray's concussion, possible Jordan Mason injury
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t have much of an update on quarterback Kyler Murray and his concussion outlook after Sunday’s game. That remained the case at his day-after press conference on Monday, but he did note that Murray’s symptoms aren’t particularly severe.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell speaks on Kyler Murray's status after QB suffers concussion in Week 1 against Packers
A Monday report shared the Minnesota Vikings received a "good sign" on Murray. O'Connell subsequently provided more reason for optimism.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 14
Schefter: Vikings players believe Bullard's hit on Murray was a cheap shot
Vikings players were left angered about the hit that knocked quarterback Kyler Murray out of Sunday’s 39-22 win over the Packers, with some even saying they were sorry they didn’t target Packers safety Javon Bullard more after the play.
Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / September 14
3 key stats from Vikings DC Brian Flores’ hyper-aggressive strategy vs. Packers highlight why they are so dangerous
The Minnesota Vikings inexplicably beat the Green Bay Packers thanks to Brian Flores’ explosive blitzing strategy. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 39-22 on Sunday, but the victory came with its share of concerns.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The News / September 14
'It just feels different': Ben Leber would stick with Carson Wentz over Kyler Murray
If Kyler Murray is cleared from the concussion he suffered in a win over the Packers on Sunday, the Vikings will undoubtedly start him at quarterback in Week 2 against the Bears.
Kyler Murray News / Viral Sports News / September 14
Packers Face Serious Kyler Murray Allegation After Injury
A hard collision that ended Kyler Murray’s Minnesota Vikings debut in the first quarter Sunday drew a sharp accusation Monday from former NFL linebacker Tedy Bruschi, who said Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard meant to target the quarterback’s head and neck.
Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 14
Vikings snap counts and notable PFF grades from Week 1 win over Packers
For the first time in 2026, we have snap counts and Pro Football Focus grades to examine after a regular season Vikings game (and a rather insane one, at that).
Carson Wentz News / Field Level Media / September 14
Vikings expected to start QB Carson Wentz in Week 2
Carson Wentz is expected to start Week 2 for the Vikings after guiding Minnesota to a comeback win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Starter Kyler Murray left the game early in the first quarter.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 14
Vikings Stock Report: 3 Players Rising (and 3 Falling) After Week 1
What was surely going to end up as an embarrassing Week 1 defeat after three quarters quickly turned into an epic comeback for the Vikings. Despite early mistakes, the Vikings put up 29 unanswered points on the Packers to win late in dominant fashion, heading into Week 2 with an unblemished record.
Matt Lafleur News / Yardbarker / September 14
Matt LaFleur defends controversial decision after Packers' inexplicable Week 1 collapse
This isn't the first time that LaFleur's play-calling, game and clock management have cost the Packers down the stretch.
Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / September 14
Vikings get 'good sign' regarding Kyler Murray
Murray was forced out of his first start with the Vikings with an injury.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 14
Carson Wentz earns massive bonus following Vikings win
He went on to pick up the win and also a massive bonus for his efforts as well.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 14
Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is off to a difficult start with the team, as he was forced to exit the season opener against the Green Bay Packers after getting injured.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 12
Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener
While people are focused on what's going on on the field, the Vikings have made a move off the field.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 10
Why Vikings' J.J. McCarthy's demotion to QB3 was not 'a big surprise at all'
McCarthy’s career took another turn on Wednesday when he was demoted to QB3 behind starter Kyler Murray and backup Carson Wentz.
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