Kyler Murray Suffers Concussion in Vikings Debut Against Packers
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Kyler Murray's Minnesota Vikings debut against the Green Bay Packers ended in the first quarter after he threw an interception and sustained a concussion from a late hit by Packers safety Javon Bullard, who was penalized for unnecessary roughness.
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Kyler Murray, a two-time Pro Bowl quarterback, joined the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason and made his debut in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers.
Two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray's Minnesota Vikings debut in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers went from bad to ugly in a hurry.
He threw an interception into double coverage after facing a Green Bay blitz on his first pass of the game, and then his day ended because of an injury in the first quarter. Murray scrambled on a third-and-6, and he appeared to start his slide after gaining just a yard. However, Packers safety Javon Bullard hit him from the side late as he was sliding down. Murray landed awkwardly and grabbed his knee, and Bullard earned a penalty for unnecessary roughness that moved the chains for the Vikings with 6:16 left in the first quarter with Green Bay leading 9-0.
Murray went straight to the locker room, and shortly after, Minnesota announced Murray is officially ruled out with a concussion. He finished the afternoon with 18 yards passing on three of five attempts and an interception. He also had nine yards rushing on two carries.
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Kyler Murray will miss multiple games due to concussion protocol.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How long will Kyler Murray be sidelined due to the concussion?
- What is the severity of the hit by Javon Bullard and will there be further disciplinary action?
- Who will start at quarterback for the Vikings in Murray's absence?
