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Justin Jefferson's first home TD since 2024 is a doozy

Justin Jefferson had a season to forget in 2025. Amid quarterback play that ranged from inconsistent to downright bad, the four-time All-Pro wide receiver had the worst season of his career, tallying 84 catches for 1,048 yards and just two touchdowns. That was with a combination of J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer throwing him the ball. On Sunday, Jefferson was back to catching passes from Wentz thanks to a reckless first-quarter hit that left new Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray co...

Kyler Murray exits Vikings-Packers game with apparent head injury

Kyler Murray’s first start as a member of the Minnesota Vikings was cut short just minutes into a Week 1 game against the rival Green Bay Packers. It happened with six minutes remaining in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. As Murray scrambled with the football, he slid down to the ground. As he did, however, he was sandwiched between a pair of Packer defenders. Murray remained on the ground while being tended to by trainers, but eventually left the game. The Vikings later ruled him out w...

Vikings rule out QB Kyler Murray with a concussion in Minnesota debut vs. Packers

Todd Rosenberg / Getty Images Two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray’s Minnesota Vikings debut in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers went from bad to ugly in a hurry. He threw an interception into double coverage after facing a Green Bay blitz on his first pass of the game, and then his day ended because of an injury in the first quarter. Murray scrambled on a third-and-6, and he appeared to start his slide after gaining just a yard. However, Packers safety Javon Bullard hit him from the...

NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, Packers, Vikings

Packers Packers HC Matt LaFleur said the incident surrounding HB Josh Jacobs has not changed his opinion of the player, as he is confident in Jacobs’ off-field character. “Well, yeah, because I know the guy, and I know the character of the guy, so I’ve said it many times,” LaFleur told reporters, via Pro Football […] The post NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, Packers, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Guardians 9, Twins 2: Looking to 2027

Bad news: the Twins lost. Good news: it doesn’t really matter at this point. While Minnesota’s second half fade has been disappointing, 2026 was always supposed to be a transition season as the kids worked their way up to the MLB squad to make a push for 2027 and beyond. But for now, let’s look […]

Vikings news: The Justin Jefferson resurgence is on as Carson Wentz finds him for 39-yard TD

Justin Jefferson is moving the chains for the Minnesota Vikings even after starting quarterback Kyler Murray’s exit from Sunday’s game against the visiting Green Bay Packers with an injury. In the second quarter, the former LSU Star wide receiver Jefferson found the end zone after a deep shot from Vikings backup quarterback Carson Wentz on […] The post Vikings news: The Justin Jefferson resurgence is on as Carson Wentz finds him for 39-yard TD appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why isn’t Micah Parsons playing today for Packers vs Vikings in Week 1 of 2026 NFL season?

The Green Bay Packers will visit the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. Find out why Micah Parsons isn't available. Micah Parsons will not play today when the Green Bay Packers face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. The superstar pass rusher is still recovering from the serious left knee injury he suffered last December and is not yet ready to make his return to the field. Parsons tore the ACL and meniscus in his left knee during a Week 15 matchup against the Denver Bron...

Watch: Vikings Kyler Murray Knocked Out Of Game With Vicious Hit – Video

Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings are hosting the Green Bay Packers in the first regular season game of the 2026 season.  The division rivalry has become one of the more watched in the NFL and Murray is expected to be the next man in charge in Minnesota for the foreseeable future (if he plays […] The post Watch: Vikings Kyler Murray Knocked Out Of Game With Vicious Hit – Video appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

What happened to Kyler Murray and who’s Vikings backup on QB depth chart vs Packers today?

Kyler Murray's stint with the Minnesota Vikings got off to the worst possible start as he's left the Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers with a scary injury. Kyler Murray suffered a head injury that forced Minnesota Vikings and NFL fans across the league to look away. Scrambling for a first down, the quarterback was hit directly on the head, leading to him losing his helmet and lying motionlessly on the field at U.S. Bank Stadium. As a result of the injury, backup quarterback Cars...

Kyler Murray Injured Against Packers

UPDATE: Murray has officially been downgraded to OUT for the remainder of today’s game with a concussion. The 2026 season opener didn’t get off to a great start for the Minnesota Vikings, and it didn’t get much better midway through the first quarter with a very scary moment involving the Vikings’ starting quarterback. Midway through […]

Vikings QB Kyler Murray Ruled Out With Concussion

Vikings QB Kyler Murray was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Packers after a late hit to the head in the first quarter caused a concussion. He walked off the field under his own power but went straight into the locker room for evaluation and was replaced by QB Carson Wentz. Murray, 29, was […] The post Vikings QB Kyler Murray Ruled Out With Concussion appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Vikings QB Kyler Murray’s injury means it’s Carson Wentz time

The Minnesota Vikings have not had a dreamy start to the 2026 season. Vikings QB Kyler Murray threw an interception on his first pass attempt since joining Minnesota this offseason. Now the situation went from bad to worse after Murray suffered what could become a serious injury. Murray is currently being evaluated for a concussion, […] The post Vikings QB Kyler Murray’s injury means it’s Carson Wentz time appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kyler Murray throws bad interception on first pass with the Vikings in matchup vs. Packers

Todd Rosenberg via Getty Images Kyler Murray’s first impression with the Minnesota Vikings went, well, terribly. Murray made his first start with the Vikings on Sunday afternoon in their season-opening matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Immediately, on his first pass of the game, Murray threw a bad interception. Murray went looking for Jauan Jennings deep along the sideline at U.S. Bank Stadium, but ended up just launching the ball high into double coverage. Keisean Nixon ended up interceptin...