Kyler Murray’s big debut with the Minnesota Vikings went sideways fast on Sunday, ending abruptly when he took a hit to the head on a scramble in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers. This wasn’t the start anyone in Minnesota imagined for their new quarterback.
The Brutal Exit That Halted Murray’s First Start
It was a brutal scene out there. Murray remained on the ground for a few moments after Packers safety Javon Bullard laid him out. Seriously, you hate to see it happen to any player. He got checked out in the blue medical tent for a bit, which is always a tense moment for any team. Then, he walked off under his own power, but he headed straight to the locker room for further evaluation. That’s never a good sign, and it left the Vikings without their new signal-caller early in his very first game.
A Debut That Never Really Got Going
Honestly, the whole first start wasn’t exactly a highlight reel even before the hit. Murray’s very first pass as a Viking? Intercepted. Packers defensive back Keisean Nixon snagged it, and Green Bay jumped out to an early 9-0 lead. Before he got hurt, Murray had completed 3 of 5 passes for just 18 yards, and added nine rushing yards on the ground. Not the kind of start you dream about when you’re making your debut with a new team, especially when you’re the guy they brought in to make a difference.
Right now, it’s a developing story, folks. We’ll be waiting to hear more on Murray’s status and what this means for the Vikings’ quarterback situation moving forward. For Minnesota, this is a tough break, and you have to wonder what’s next.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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