One former Pro Bowler is convinced Packers DE Lukas Van Ness intentionally hit Vikings QB Kyler Murray in the head to hurt him.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell spent Monday just like he did at this time last year. He talked about the health of his starting quarterback, his injury status, and backup Carson Wentz likely starting in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray began the week in the NFL concussion protocol in continuing his recovery from an illegal hit to the head that forced him out of his first game with the team in the first quarter.

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The Minnesota Vikings lost their starting quarterback early in Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers after Kyler Murray suffered a concussion caused by a big hit as he was sliding.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz made some history in their team's impressive win against the Green Bay Packers.

The hit that caused Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray's concussion was a "violent, physical play" but was not objectionable, coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.

Veteran quarterback Kyler Murray's debut with the Minnesota Vikings was cut short when he suffered a concussion just 11 plays into Sunday's season opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Carson Wentz completed a big comeback victory for the Vikings in Week 1 and also cashed a big check in the process.