Kyler Murray is officially ruled out for Week 2 against the Chicago Bears due to a concussion, meaning Carson Wentz is stepping back under center for the Minnesota Vikings. This isn’t just a regular backup getting a start, though. Wentz already lit up the Green Bay Packers in the season opener, completing a wild comeback after Murray went down.
Wentz’s Wild Comeback From 22-10 Down
The NFL season barely kicked off and the Vikings were already in a quarterback bind. Murray took a nasty hit while scrambling in the season opener against Green Bay, forcing him out early with a concussion. Talk about a gut punch! But then, in steps Carson Wentz, and man, did he deliver. The guy takes over with the Vikes down 22-10, and somehow, he orchestrates a massive 39-22 victory over the Packers. Wentz was clutch, completing 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and throwing three touchdowns. That’s a serious performance to pull off cold from the bench, giving the Vikings a legit option while their starter navigates the league’s concussion protocol.
Murray’s Progress Not Enough For Clearance
Murray did make some progress during the week, returning to limited practice as Minnesota prepped for the Bears. That had folks hoping for a quick return, but the Vikings had to make a final call before Sunday. Unfortunately for Murray, and confirmed by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, he didn’t get medical clearance. The team made it official on Friday: Murray’s out. He remained a limited participant all week, showing he’s working through the steps, but he just couldn’t clear protocol in time to play. So, it’s Wentz again, and after that opener, who can complain too much? The Vikings have reason to be optimistic about Murray’s eventual return since he hit limited practice, but for now, it’s all about Wentz.
Carson Wentz now gets another shot to lead the Vikings, this time against the Chicago Bears. After that three-touchdown comeback against Green Bay, the pressure’s on him to keep that momentum rolling. Everyone’s gonna be watching to see if he can replicate that magic with a full week of prep as the starter.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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