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’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.
Write a comment