# Vikings reveal Kyler Murray's status for Week 2

> Vikings confirm Kyler Murray out for Week 2 after concussion.
- Title: Vikings reveal Kyler Murray's status for Week 2 · Newsweek
- Summary: Vikings confirm Kyler Murray out for Week 2 after concussion. Vikings' Kyler Murray won't play Week 2 due to concussion from Week 1 game against Packers.
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/vikings-reveal-kyler-murrays-status-for-week-2-vs-bears-12462112
- Author: Andrew Gould
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kyler murray, minnesota vikings, chicago bears, nfl, concussion, carson wentz
## Vikings rule out Kyler Murray
The Minnesota Vikings officially ruled out Kyler Murray for Week 2 due to a concussion suffered in a Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers.
## Murray's injury details
Murray left his Vikings debut after getting hit on the head while sliding and completed three of five passes for 18 yards and an interception before suffering a concussion.
## Carson Wentz to start
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Carson Wentz will start for Minnesota over second-string quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
## Murray's contract history
Minnesota signed Murray to a one-year, $1.3 million contract after seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, who released him in March.
## Vikings' Week 2 game plan
The Vikings expect Murray to get cleared next week and will look to snag another early win at a rival's expense.
## Game outcome
Wentz completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns as the Vikings scored 22 straight fourth-quarter points to leave U.S. Bank Stadium with a division triumph.
## Key takeaway

Vikings' Kyler Murray won't play Week 2 due to concussion from Week 1 game against Packers.