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CIN
Sun 12:00 PM CDT
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A tracker of published Vikings reports from the start of the 2026 season. Every item shows its date and links to the original story.
Last reviewed: September 16, 2026
Reports Tracker
Sept 5–16, 2026 Sourced reports only, each linked to the original
Injury
Murray left his Minnesota debut against Green Bay with a first-quarter concussion. After the game, Kevin O’Connell said Murray seemed to be doing well, but the timetable for his return was unknown.
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Injury
Mason scored a rushing touchdown in the Week 1 win over Green Bay before the move.
ESPN
Roster
Carson Wentz was named Kyler Murray’s backup ahead of J.J. McCarthy for the opener.
ESPN
Showing all 8 reports.
InjuryRosterESPN
Mason, who ran for a touchdown in the Week 1 win over Green Bay, is on injured reserve following thumb surgery.
ReportESPN
The hit on Murray, by Green Bay’s Javon Bullard, was flagged during the game, according to the AP recap.
InjuryESPN
O’Connell said after the game that Murray seemed to be doing well, but the timetable for his return was unknown.
Game recapAP via ESPN
Carson Wentz threw two touchdown passes to Justin Jefferson in the 39-22 win. The Vikings play at the Chicago Bears on Sept. 20.
AnalysisESPN
A Week 1 preview piece on Kyler Murray’s Vikings debut against Green Bay defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
RosterESPN
Carson Wentz opened the season as Kyler Murray’s backup, with J.J. McCarthy listed third.
RosterESPN
Harrison Smith is back with Minnesota for a 15th season.
AnalysisESPN
An ESPN feature on Kyler Murray and the Vikings’ quarterback history.
Dates are shown in U.S. Central time. Summaries are limited to what the headline or the AP game recap states; open the original story for full details.
Rumors are unconfirmed reports. This tracker lists only published reports we can link to, with the outlet and the publication date. We do not add confidence ratings or attribute reports to reporters we cannot verify.
Look for a named reporter, a publication date and the original report. A social-media screenshot or an outlet logo alone does not establish that a claim is true. For roster moves, the team’s official transactions list is the final word.
Official Vikings news · Official roster transactions · Our published coverage
Last reviewed September 16, 2026. Older unsourced rumor items have been removed from this page.
Analysis
How a run fake changes a passing play, and what the available rushing statistics can and cannot tell us.
Analysis
A viewing guide to run fits and linebacker decisions.
Analysis
An explanation of motion and coverage leverage.
Rookies
His confirmed draft background and the on-field questions to follow.
