Kyler Murray Left Week 1 With Concussion, And His Monday Update Is the Jolt Vikings Fans Needed

Kyler Murray was placed in concussion protocol after Week 1, but don’t count him out for Week 2 just yet. This isn’t the start the Minnesota Vikings planned for their new quarterback, who left their Week 1 matchup early. Yet, despite that concerning exit, Murray was able to take part in team meetings on Monday, a promising sign for his return.

The Week 1 Rollercoaster

Things got wild for the Vikings right out of the gate. Murray, their big offseason signing, was supposed to be the guy, showing growth under Kevin O’Connell. But he went down, leaving backup Carson Wentz to step in. And guess what? Wentz balled out! He threw three touchdowns, leading the Vikings to a stunning 22-point fourth-quarter rally to take down the Green Bay Packers. What a start, right?

The Bears Are Coming, and Murray’s Status Is Day-to-Day

Now, with that Week 1 win under their belt, the Vikings face a monster in Week 2: the Chicago Bears. The Bears just hung 59 points on the Carolina Panthers in their opener. That’s not a typo, 59 points! While Wentz deserves all the props for his Week 1 heroics, you gotta wonder if Murray’s dual-threat ability is what they need to keep pace with that kind of offensive firepower. The good news? Kevin O’Connell confirmed Murray is day-to-day, and his participation in team meetings on Monday suggests a quick recovery could be on the horizon. This isn’t a slam dunk, though. Vikings team doctors and an independent neurological consultant still have to clear him. Monday was a good spot, but he needs to show more improvement throughout the week.

So, all eyes are on Murray’s progress this week. Can he show enough improvement to get cleared? Will Wentz have to step up again against a red-hot Bears offense? This Week 2 matchup against the Chicago Bears is going to be huge, and having Murray under center would be a massive boost. Let’s hope for continued positive news as the week progresses!

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.