The hits he took from two Green Bay Packers players were vicious, and after he officially entered concussion protocol, the question became whether he would be missing game time moving forward.Head coach Kevin O’Connell, though, gave an update on his starting quarterback Monday following the Vikings’ come-from-behind victory to beat their NFC North rival, where he said Murray came into the building feeling "pretty good."This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEKyler Murray of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before a game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S.Bank Stadium on Sept.
13, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn.(Getty Images)O’Connell confirmed that Murray is in concussion protocol, but he said that the quarterback was participating in team meetings.The Vikings will be taking it "a day at a time," he said, while the medical staff makes sure Murray passes each step of protocol.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!In turn, Murray’s status for Week 2’s matchup against the Chicago Bears, who poured 59 points on the Carolina Panthers in their win on Sunday, is up in the air.However, Vikings fans seeing the initial blow may have thought Murray would not be available next week.Instead, there is hope so long as he clears protocol.Javon Bullard of the Green Bay Packers reacts after tackling Kyler Murray of the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter on Sept.
13, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn.(Getty Images)Before suffering his injury, which came after Murray tucked and ran before a late slide led to the two defenders sandwiching him on the turf, he went 3-of-5 for 18 yards.
He also threw an interception on the very first snap of his regular-season Vikings career, throwing a jump ball after the ...