Schefter: Kyler Murray Not Likely To Play Against Bears
He may be out next week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - September 13: Kyler Murray, the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback, will begin Week 2 in the league's concussion protocol, according to multiple sources, including NFL insider Adam Schefter. The report suggests that Murray's chances of playing in the Vikings' upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bears on Sunday are not favorable.
The team expressed dissatisfaction with the hit that caused Murray to leave the game early against the Green Bay Packers. According to Schefter, the league should have penalized Javon Bullard more severely for the tackle that led to Murray's injury. On ESPN's Get Up morning program, Schefter confirmed that it's unlikely Murray will play in the Monday game against his NFC North division rivals.
Murray sustained a concussion and was ruled out for the game following the incident. If Murray is unable to participate, Carson Wentz would take over for the Minnesota offense. Wentz had a decent performance in Murray's absence, completing 12 passes out of 19 for 133 yards and three touchdowns. However, the Vikings may require a significantly better effort from Wentz and the rest of the team if they wish to contend with the Bears, who scored 59 points in their season opener against the Carolina Panthers.
The latest updates on Murray's status will be monitored as the week progresses, but the initial outlook is not promising for the Vikings' quarterback to lead the offense in Chicago on Sunday.
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