# Is Carson Wentz the Vikings starting QB for Week 2 after Kyler Murray's concussion?

**Yes — Carson Wentz is the Vikings' starting QB right now and it'll stay that way for Week 2 unless Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol in a hurry.**

Here's what happened: In Week 1 against the Packers, Kyler Murray suffered a concussion in the first quarter. Wentz stepped in cold and led a 29-unanswered-point rally — going 12-of-19 for 133 yards and 3 TDs (2 to Justin Jefferson, 1 to T.J. Hockenson) with a 123.5 passer rating in a 39-22 win. It was only the second time in Super Bowl era history a QB threw 3 TDs off the bench in a season opener. *(From the Carson Wentz page)*

Murray remains in the concussion protocol, and his **status for Week 2 is uncertain** — the Vikings face the Bears on the road this week. Unless Murray gets cleared in the next few days, **Wentz will be under center again**.

From a fantasy perspective, Wentz is a premium streaming play with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson at his disposal. On *Underdog Fantasy Football*, Josh & Hayden put it simply: **"Carson Wentz is now the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings... Kyler Murray is in the concussion protocol."** [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj26UtGzam8&t=2779s)

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Answered 2026-09-15 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/is-carson-wentz-the-vikings-starting-qb-for-week-2-after-kyler-murrays