Will likely start in Murray absence
Wentz "is likely to start" Sunday against the Bears if Kyler Murray does not clear concussion protocol, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
Wentz was named the backup quarterback last week and led the Vikings to a Week 1 comeback victory over the Packers, so although fellow reserve J.J. McCarthy would also be an option, Wentz appears to be the favorite to get the nod should Murray be unable to go.
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Josh Oliver
Catches two passes in Week 1 win
Oliver logged two catches on four targets for 22 yards during the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Jauan Jennings
Blanked in Minnesota debut
Jennings did not bring in his lone target during the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Cashes in with TD in Week 1
Jones had 12 carries for 40 yards and one touchdown and didn't catch his only target during Sunday's 39-22 win against the Packers.
Jordan Mason
Nursing sore thumb after Week 1
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Mason is being further evaluated after experiencing thumb soreness coming out of Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Kyler Murray
In concussion protocol, day-to-day
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Murray is in concussion protocol and will be evaluated day by day leading up Sunday's road game in Chicago, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Will Reichard
Makes all five kicks in Week 1
Reichard converted his lone field-goal attempts and four PATs in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers.
T.J. Hockenson
Catches touchdown in Week 1
Hockenson caught four of five targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
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.
Carson Wentz
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.
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.