Kyler Murray leaves game after hit, evaluated for concussion
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray exited the team's Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers due to an injury in the first quarter. Murray suffered the hit on a quarterback sneak, leading to concerns about a concussion after being sandwiched by two defenders, including Javon Bullard, who was penalized for unnecessary roughness. He walked off the field but was later ruled out for the rest of the game. Carson Wentz has taken over as quarterback. The Vikings will monitor Murray's evaluation and follow up on his status.
- •Kyler Murray injured on third drive of the game.
- •Murray ruled out after being evaluated for a concussion.
- •Carson Wentz replaced Murray after the injury.
- •Hit occurred during a quarterback sneak in the first quarter.
- •Murray walked off under his own power before further evaluation.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray injury update: Latest news on Vikings QB's status in Week 1 game
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings’ Kyler Murray goes down with injury scare in season opener
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray injury: Vikings QB out after scary fall following unnecessary roughing vs. Packers
"Kyler Murray was forced from the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 matchup with the Green Bay Packers after taking a concerning hit, with NFL Network's Scott Hanson reporting that the quarterback is being evaluated for a concussion.
"Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is dealing with an injury in the first quarter of the Week 1 game against the Green Bay PAckers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:17 PMKyler Murray injury update: Latest news on Vikings QB's status in Week 1 game
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is dealing with an injury in the first quarter of the Week 1 game against the Green Bay PAckers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:08 PMVikings’ Kyler Murray goes down with injury scare in season opener
Kyler Murray was forced from the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 matchup with the Green Bay Packers after taking a concerning hit, with NFL Network's Scott Hanson reporting that the quarterback is being evaluated for a concussion.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:06 PMKyler Murray injury: Vikings QB out after scary fall following unnecessary roughing vs. Packers
Let’s hope Kyler Murray is okay.
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