Throws three TDs after Murray injury
Wentz completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns after replacing Kyler Murray (concussion) in the first quarter of Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers. Wentz also rushed five times for minus-1 yard and threw a successful two-point conversion.
Wentz was ready to play after Murray's first-quarter exit, and the veteran backup orchestrated an impressive comeback, during which the Vikings scored 22 unanswered fourth-quarter points. Wentz connected with Justin Jefferson for a 39-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a nine-yard touchdown in the fourth, sandwiched around a 16-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Hockenson in the third quarter. If Murray doesn't clear concussion protocol in time to face the Bears on the road in Week 2, Wentz would presumably be tabbed for the start over J.J. McCarthy.
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Jordan Mason
Scores short TD in Week 1 win
Mason rushed 15 times for 59 yards and a touchdown but wasn't targeted in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers.
Jordan Addison
No catches in Week 1
Addison failed to record a catch on two targets in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers.
Justin Jefferson
Two TDs from Wentz after Kyler exits
Jefferson caught eight of nine targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers. He also caught a successful two-point conversion.
Kyler Murray
Won't return to Sunday's game
Murray (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Kyler Murray
Being evaluated for concussion
Murray is undergoing a concussion evaluation after taking a hard hit in Sunday's Week 1 matchup versus the Packers.
J.J. McCarthy
Serving as emergency QB3
McCarthy (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback against the Packers on Sunday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
J.J. McCarthy
Opens season third on depth chart
Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday that McCarthy will serve as the Vikings' third-string quarterback for Sunday's season opener versus the Packers.
Carson Wentz
Opening season as QB2
Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday that Wentz will serve as Kyler Murray's backup for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Harrison Smith
Returning to Minnesota
Smith signed a one-year contract worth up to a maximum of $16.25 million with the Vikings on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
Kyler Murray
Plays six preseason snaps
Murray played six snaps during Minnesota's three-game preseason slate.