Carson Wentz to start for Vikings as Kyler Murray remains sidelined
Quarterback Carson Wentz will lead the Minnesota Vikings against the Chicago Bears after Kyler Murray stays in concussion protocol.
The Minnesota Vikings have named Carson Wentz as the starter for Sunday's matchup with the Chicago Bears because Kyler Murray is still undergoing concussion evaluation after his injury in the opening game against the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that J.J. McCarthy will stay on the bench, even though he is fit to play.
Wentz, who moved up the depth chart during training camp, previously guided the team to a dramatic victory over the Packers, completing 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns. His performance earned him a starting role last season when the initial starter was injured, and the Vikings have now repeated that pattern. The move marks the 11th quarterback change in O'Connell's five-year tenure, highlighting the team's ongoing search for a stable leader at the position.
