# Vikings name Kyler Murray starter after concussion

> Vikings promote Carson Wentz as starter after Kyler Murray's concussion.
- Title: Vikings name Kyler Murray starter after concussion · OutKick
- Summary: Vikings promote Carson Wentz as starter after Kyler Murray's concussion. Vikings start Carson Wentz over Kyler Murray due to Murray's concussion protocol.
- Keywords: minnesota vikings, carson wentz, kyler murray, j.j. mccarthy, concussion protocol, nfl, news, politics, Vikings, name, Kyler, Murray
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/kyler-murray-concussion-door-opens-carson-wentz-vikings-starter
- Author: Armando Salguero
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: minnesota vikings, carson wentz, kyler murray, j.j. mccarthy, concussion protocol, nfl, news, politics
## Vikings name Kyler Murray starter
Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy.
## Kyler Murray in concussion protocol
Kyler Murray remains in concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in regular-season opener.
## Carson Wentz starts Sunday game
Carson Wentz will start Sunday's game against Chicago Bears due to Murray's concussion protocol.
## Murray's concussion details
Murray left game with 9-0 deficit after 2:08 left in third quarter.
## Wentz leads comeback win
Wentz completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns without turnovers.
## Vikings' quarterback history
Vikings have flipped quarterbacks 11 times in O'Connell's five-year tenure.
## Murray's potential return
Murray may return to start if he recovers from concussion and stays healthy.
## Key takeaway

Vikings start Carson Wentz over Kyler Murray due to Murray's concussion protocol.