Wentz to Start for Vikings vs. Bears as Murray Recovers from Concussion
Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Vikings on Sunday against the Bears. This move comes as Kyler Murray continues his recovery from a concussion sustained during the season opener.

Kevin Seifert Sep 18, 2026, 02:59 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49974401/vikings-start-qb-wentz-vs-bears-murray-mend)._
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