Kyler Murray makes his Vikings debut against the Packers this Sunday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Kyler Murray enters his first season with the Vikings as the team's starting quarterback. The 29-year-old will make his debut this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium during a division rivalry game against the Packers. After seven seasons with the Cardinals, Murray joins a Vikings offense led by head coach Kevin O'Connell. The quarterback plans to operate within the established system while distributing the ball to receivers including Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings. The team also expects contributions from tight end T.J. Hockenson and running backs Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones. Murray has not played in a competitive game since October.
- •Kyler Murray makes his Vikings debut Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- •The team faces the Packers in the opening week of the season.
- •Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson lead the receiving options.
- •Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones lead the revamped Vikings backfield.
- •Kevin O'Connell serves as the play-caller for the offense.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — "Excited" Kyler Murray is ready for his Vikings' debut
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray's Vikings moment has arrived. He's ready to seize it
"The first pick in the 2019 draft is getting a fresh start on Sunday, with the team he grew up rooting for.
"Murray knows he just needs to do his job and lean on the players and coaches he has next to him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:26 AM"Excited" Kyler Murray is ready for his Vikings' debut
The first pick in the 2019 draft is getting a fresh start on Sunday, with the team he grew up rooting for.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:31 PMKyler Murray's Vikings moment has arrived. He's ready to seize it
Murray knows he just needs to do his job and lean on the players and coaches he has next to him.
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