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Vikings star Justin Jefferson’s sincere message to Kyler Murray after Week 1 comeback

Justin Jefferson sent his thoughts and prayers out to Kyler Murray following the latter’s injury in the Minnesota Vikings’ 39-22 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon.

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NFL injury roundup: Kyler Murray’s Vikings debut cut short

Kyler Murray saw his Minnesota Vikings debut come to an early end when he sustained a concussion on a scramble in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the visiting Green Bay Packers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Bring Me The Sports / September 13

Vikings player and coach ratings vs. Packers: Wentz, Turner, Jefferson, more

The Vikings went from down 12 points to up 17 in the blink of an eye during Sunday’s stunning 39-22 comeback win over the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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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?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

Kyler Murray News / Bring Me The Sports / September 13

What Kevin O’Connell said about Kyler Murray's concussion and a crazy Vikings win

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t have a concrete update on the health of his starting quarterback after Kyler Murray exited Sunday’s game with a concussion in the first quarter.

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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.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / September 13

Vikings fans will love Paul Allen's Week 1 highlights — Packers fans won't

Paul Allen, the longtime radio announcer of the Minnesota Vikings, is known for voicing some viral audio highlights, and Sunday was another opportunity as the Vikings rallied for 29 second-half points to beat the rival Green Bay Packers 39-22 in the season opener.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 13

Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers

Justin Jefferson caught eight passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings closed the game with 29 unanswered points for a 39-22 win to stun the Green Bay Packers in the season opener for both teams on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 13

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.

Vikings score final 29 points to dispatch Packers

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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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.

NFL News / Bring Me The News / September 13

Vikings-Packers reaction: Green Bay's gifts, robbed of a run, chunks, and a surge

The Minnesota Vikings overcame an injury to starting quarterback Kyler Murray, rallying with 22 unanswered points in the second half to beat the Green Bay Packers, 39-22, in a thrilling border battle to open the 2026-27 NFL regular season.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 13

3 winners and 5 losers from Minnesota Vikings’ improbable 39-22 win over Green Bay Packers

If you would have told me in the first half that the Minnesota Vikings would have won by double digits, I would have laughed at you. It was an insane game for the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 13

Vikings Turn To QB Carson Wentz After Kyler Murray Concussion

After spending most of their offseason deciding between veteran free agent addition Kyler Murray and former 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy for their starting quarterback position, Minnesota’s offense is now depending on the arm of Carson Wentz.

Justin Jefferson News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Justin Jefferson Incident in Vikings-Packers Game to Draw NFL Punishment

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been one of the best players at his position since he entered the NFL during the 2020 season.

Kyler Murray News / Field Level Media / September 13

Vikings QB Kyler Murray (concussion) ruled out vs. Packers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was ruled out of Sunday's game against the visiting Green Bay Packers after suffering a concussion on scramble in the first quarter.

Kyler Murray News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Vikings QB Kyler Murray Ruled Out With Concussion

Vikings QB Kyler Murray was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Packers after a late hit to the head in the first quarter caused a concussion. He walked off the field under his own power but went straight into the locker room for evaluation and was replaced by QB Carson Wentz.

Kyler Murray News / Yardbarker / September 13

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.

Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener

Rams defense takes massive hit with Myles Garrett update

Rams get big Aaron Donald update after Myles Garrett's injury blow

Blockbuster trades not providing early returns for Patriots, Rams after A.J. Brown, Myles Garrett injury updates

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 13

Minnesota Vikings have a few surprise inactives vs. Packers, including multiple NFL Draft picks

The Minnesota Vikings announced their inactives ahead of Sunday’s game and it included three 2026 NFL Draft picks. The Minnesota Vikings released their inactive list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, and it raises a lot of questions about the state of the roster.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 12

3 Vikings Who Could Be Traded Before September Is Over

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for their season opener on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. While that is a game the purple and gold can't look past, the future of some players on the 53-man roster doesn't feel secure.