Vikings Rout Packers in Week 1 as Murray Enters Concussion Protocol After 11th Play
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 15
Vikings Rout Packers in Week 1 as Murray Enters Concussion Protocol After 11th Play
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 15
Summary
Minnesota rolled past Green Bay in Week 1 despite losing Kyler Murray to a concussion on the 11th play; he showed fencing signs, entered protocol and was symptom-free in meetings Monday.
Brian Flores drove the win by blitzing Jordan Love almost nonstop: all of Love's passing yards came against the blitz, while he went 0-for-5 from a clean pocket.
Carson Wentz is now the likely starter at Chicago after stabilizing the offense in relief, highlighted by a two-point strike to Justin Jefferson that preserved control of the game.
Dallas Turner underscored the defensive breakout with 7 of 10 pressures arriving in under 2.5 seconds and a 27.2% pressure rate, while low-cost depth pieces also supplied key plays.
The victory still left questions for Week 2 at Soldier Field, with Will Fries criticized for blown blocks, Theo Jackson for poor angles and J.J. McCarthy's standing drawing fresh scrutiny.