Vikings monitor injuries following Week 2 win over Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 3 with a win over the Chicago Bears, showcasing a strong defensive performance that ended 9-3. Coach Kevin O'Connell reported that quarterback Kyler Murray is returning from concussion protocol, while punter Brett Thorson and defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins are being evaluated for injuries. Aaron Jones, despite taking a hard hit, is expected to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The first injury report of the week will be released Wednesday.
- •Vikings beat Bears 9-3 in Week 2, improving to 2-0.
- •Kyler Murray returns from concussion protocol this week.
- •Ingram-Dawkins's hip injury is day-to-day.
- •Aaron Jones is expected to play despite recent hit.
- •Injury report for the week will be issued on Wednesday.
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Enter Week 2 with Key Injuries to Monitor
"The Minnesota Vikings are monitoring injures for a couple of different contributors entering week 3, but KOC had some good news too.
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