Kyler Murray knocked out of Vikings debut after forearm to the helmet and blow to neck by two Packers

Kyler Murray left the Vikings' home opener after a brutal hit from Lukas Van Ness and Javon Bullard sent triggered the NFL concussion protocol.
Kyler Murray knocked out of Vikings debut after forearm to the helmet and blow to neck by two Packers

Kyler Murray’s start with the Minnesota Vikings was disastrous, as he suffered a concussion on his first pass and left the game. The injury occurred after a hit from Packers’ Lukas Van Ness and Javon Bullard, with Bullard receiving a penalty for unnecessary roughness. Murray will now enter the NFL concussion protocol, with a typical return timeline of around two weeks.

  • Kyler Murray suffered a concussion on his first pass as the Vikings’ starting quarterback.
  • He was hit by Packers’ Lukas Van Ness and Javon Bullard, with the latter drawing a penalty.
  • Murray exhibited a fencing response, indicating a significant head blow.
  • He was ruled out of the game and will enter the NFL concussion protocol.
  • Carson Wentz replaced Murray and led the Vikings to a 39-22 victory.
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