Kyler Murray's status uncertain for Week 2 against Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is questionable for the Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears on September 17, 2026. He was sidelined during the Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers due to a concussion. Analyst Ben Leber suggests that Murray may not play, pointing to the nature of his injury and the Vikings' potential strategy of misleading the Bears regarding their game plan. Coach Kevin O'Connell would require substantial confidence in Murray's health given his performance and size as a quarterback. Carson Wentz's strong showing in relief may influence the decision.
- •Murray missed Week 1 due to a concussion.
- •He is in concussion protocol and limited in practice.
- •Leber predicts Murray will not start against the Bears.
- •Wentz had a better performance in Week 1.
- •Vikings' game strategy may involve gamesmanship.
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