Analyst predicts Kyler Murray will win Comeback Player award with Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Mike Tannenbaum of ESPN forecasts that Kyler Murray will thrive as quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2026 season. He sees Murray winning the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award due to his fit within a talented offense and favorable coaching under Kevin O'Connell. Murray, a former No. 1 overall pick, aims to reestablish himself following injuries and inconsistency in recent seasons. Tannenbaum believes that with key offensive players like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, the Vikings could contend for the NFC North title and achieve playoff success.
- •Mike Tannenbaum predicts Murray will win Comeback Player of the Year.
- •Murray joins a talented offense with the Vikings in 2026.
- •He aims to overcome past injuries and inconsistency.
- •Vikings projected to contend for the NFC North title.
- •Murray could lead the Vikings to their first playoff victory since 2015.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — NFL analyst predicts Kyler Murray wins Comeback Player award
"ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum predicts Kyler Murray will thrive with the Vikings and win Comeback Player of the Year.
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