The Minnesota Vikings got absolutely gut-punched early in their Sunday game against the Green Bay Packers, losing starting quarterback Kyler Murray to a nasty concussion. This wasn’t some minor bump, either. Murray took a big hit as he was sliding, forcing him out of the Week 1 action way too soon.
That ‘Violent, Physical Play’ That Rocked Week 1
It was the kind of cringe-worthy play that makes you hold your breath, especially when a QB is doing everything he can to protect himself. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell wasn’t shy about describing what went down when he spoke to reporters on Monday. He straight up called it a “violent, physical play.” Honestly, after seeing the hit that concussed Murray while he was in the act of sliding, that description sounds about right. It’s never easy watching a player get rocked like that, especially your starting signal-caller in the opening week.
Coach O’Connell’s Shocking ‘No Fault’ Declaration
Now, here’s where it gets really interesting, and maybe a little head-scratching for us fans. Despite that clear description of a “violent, physical play,” O’Connell also added that he “doesn’t put any fault on anybody there.” Think about that for a second. Your franchise QB gets knocked out cold with a concussion from a big hit *while sliding*, and the coach says nobody’s at fault? That’s a take, for sure. It’s a tough pill for the Vikings to swallow, losing Murray so early in Week 1, and this “no fault” stance from the coach just adds another layer to the whole situation.
As for what’s next for the Vikings and Kyler Murray, we’re all waiting for more info on his status. Losing your starting signal-caller in Week 1 like this is a brutal way to kick off the season for any squad.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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