{
  "id": 8292440,
  "title": "Vikings will start Carson Wentz at QB vs. Bears with Kyler Murray still in concussion protocol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/vikings-will-start-carson-wentz-at-qb-vs-bears-with-kyler-murray",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T19:17:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/18/vikings-will-start-carson-wentz-at-qb-vs-bears-with-kyler-murray-still-in-concussion-protocol"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minnesota Vikings have announced that Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for their upcoming game against the Chicago Bears, while Kyler Murray remains sidelined due to being in the NFL concussion protocol. Murray is expected to return to action early next week, potentially playing in the Vikings' next game against Tampa Bay on September 27th. The injury occurred after Murray took a rough hit to the head during Minnesota's first game of the season. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell anticipates Murray's return to the lineup soon. Carson Wentz, who led the Vikings to a 39-22 victory over the Bears last game, threw three touchdown passes in relief of Murray. The Chicago Bears will feature J.J. McCarthy as their second-string quarterback, while wide receiver Jajuan Jennings is also ruled out due to a personal family matter. The Vikings' offensive line is facing another setback with right tackle Brian O'Neill listed as questionable due to a knee injury, and running back Jordan Mason is out for a minimum of four games due to a broken thumb.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Carson Wentz to start for Vikings vs. Bears",
    "Kyler Murray in concussion protocol, expected back early next week",
    "Vikings face O'Neill knee injury, Mason out 4+ games"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Vikings Reveal Kyler Murray's Status for Week 2 vs. Bears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/vikings-reveal-kyler-murrays-status-for-week-2-vs-bears",
        "published": "2026-09-18T20:19:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}