Carson Wentz says the Minnesota Vikings had been “studying on the fly” as they overcame the lack of quarterback Kyler Murray through the first quarter and recovered a 12-point third-quarter deficit to win 39-22 on the US Financial institution Stadium on Sunday.
Backup Wentz, 33, changed concussed debutant Murray and accomplished 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns because the Vikings scored 29 factors with out reply to win their opener.
“Soccer is a humorous recreation,” mentioned Wentz. “I didn’t suppose I’d be on the market, and the momentum swung quick on the finish of the sport for us scoring. It’s enjoyable to be on this facet of it.
“We simply stayed the course. We had a few self-inflicted wounds early. I missed a few throws.
“The best way the protection stepped up down the stretch was unbelievable, however that doesn’t shock me.”
.@Showtyme_33 🫡
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 13, 2026
Inexperienced Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings: Wentz ‘prepared’
The Packers’ Trey Smack and Minnesota’s Will Reichard exchanged first-quarter area targets both facet of Christian Watson’s 81-yard run to construct Inexperienced Bay’s early lead with one in all two touchdowns for the vast receiver.
Wentz provided Justin Jefferson for a landing however by the point Smack recorded his third area objective within the third quarter, Inexperienced Bay had been firmly in management.
TJ Hockenson decreased the deficit earlier than Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason and Jefferson additionally scored touchdowns inside two minutes and 42 seconds of the fourth quarter.
“Being right here final 12 months and experiencing the huddle with these guys and the way Kyler calls it, [and] a number of the no-huddle stuff… [made it] comfy for me,” defined Wentz.
“Tapping into a few of final 12 months’s issues helped… I felt mentally prepared, whether or not I had the reps or not.”
.@cj_wentz ➡️ @TheeHock8#Vikings reduce the result in 22-17.
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 13, 2026
Kyler Murray harm: Minnesota Vikings ‘noticed straight away’
Murray obtained successful throughout a scramble, though it has not been confirmed whether or not the 29-year-old will miss recreation time.
“It was a distinct course of,” mentioned Wentz. “I’m not going to lie. “I stayed as prepared as I might. I’m assured in what I carry to the desk and what I can do.
“If my quantity will get referred to as, I can step up when wanted. I didn’t know the way it was going to play out. None of us did in right here.
“It’s by no means enjoyable to see Kyler go down. I like the child. I knew straight away – we in all probability all noticed straight away.
“I’ve been part of a pair concussions in my profession, too, so it sucks for him. The blokes rallied and made a number of performs down the stretch to win.”
What’s subsequent? Packers, Vikings confirmed NFL Week 2 schedule
The Packers face the New York Jets on Sunday concurrently the Vikings meet the Chicago Bears.
| Date | Sport | ET begin time | PT | BST |
| Solar, Sept 20 | Jets vs Packers | 13:00 | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Solar, Sept 20 | Bears vs Vikings | 13:00 | 10:00 | 18:00 |
Full NFL Week 1 outcomes
Listed below are the outcomes from Week 1.
| Seattle Seahawks 13-10 New England Patriots |
| Los Angeles Rams 7-27 San Francisco 49ers |
| Detroit Lions 31-30 New Orleans Saints |
| Cincinnati Bengals 33-27 Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Indianapolis Colts 23-41 Baltimore Ravens |
| Jacksonville Jaguars 34-10 Cleveland Browns |
| Tennessee Titans 10-23 New York Jets |
| Houston Texans 31-36 Buffalo Payments |
| Pittsburgh Steelers 20-13 Atlanta Falcons |
| Carolina Panthers 37-59 Chicago Bears |
| Minnesota Vikings 39-22 Inexperienced Bay Packers |
| Los Angeles Raiders 27-13 Miami Dolphins |
| Los Angeles Chargers 14-26 Arizona Cardinals |
| Philadelphia Eagles 24-22 Washington Commanders |
| New York Giants 28-20 Dallas Cowboys |
