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Wentz Enters Game After Murray's Injury
13 Sep
Summary
- Carson Wentz is now QB1 after Kyler Murray's head injury.
- Murray is undergoing concussion evaluation in Week 1.
- Wentz has a career 49-49-1 record as an NFL starter.
Carson Wentz, originally the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, found himself thrust into action early in the 2026 NFL season. He entered the game for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers after starting quarterback Kyler Murray sustained a significant hit to the head.
Murray was immediately removed from the game and is currently undergoing evaluation for a concussion. This situation elevated Wentz, who was listed as QB2, to the primary quarterback role by default.
Wentz, in his second season with the Vikings, had a mixed performance in five games as a starter in 2025, posting a 2-3 record with solid statistics. Despite this opportunity, his NFL regular-season career as a starter stands at a .500 record of 49-49-1.
