Carson Wentz says the Minnesota Vikings were learning on the fly as they overcame the loss of quarterback Kyler Murray during the first quarter and recovered a 12-point third-quarter deficit to win 39-22 at the US Bank Stadium on Sunday. Backup Wentz, 33, replaced concussed debutant Murray and completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns as the Vikings scored 29 points without reply to win their opener.Football is a funny game, said Wentz. I didnt think Id be out there, and the momentum swung fast at the end of the game for us scoring. Its fun to be on this side of it.We just stayed the course. We had a couple of self-inflicted wounds early. I missed a couple of throws.The way the defense stepped up down the stretch was unbelievable, but that doesnt surprise me. Table of ContentsGreen Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings: Wentz readyKyler Murray injury: Minnesota Vikings saw right awayWhats next? Packers, Vikings confirmed NFL Week 2 scheduleFull NFL Week 1 resultsGreen Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings: Wentz readyThe Packers Trey Smack and Minnesotas Will Reichard exchanged first-quarter field goals either side of Christian Watsons 81-yard run to build Green Bays early lead with one of two touchdowns for the wide receiver.Wentz supplied Justin Jefferson for a touchdown but by the time Smack recorded his third field goal in the third quarter, Green Bay were firmly in control.TJ Hockenson reduced the deficit before Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason and Jefferson also scored touchdowns within two minutes and 42 seconds of the fourth quarter.Being here last year and experiencing the huddle with these guys and how Kyler calls it, [and] some of the no-huddle stuff [made it] comfortable for me, explained Wentz.Tapping into some of last years things helped I felt mentally ready, whether I had the reps or not. Kyler Murray injury: Minnesota Vikings saw right awayMurray received a hit during a scramble, although it has not been confirmed whether the 29-year-old will miss game time.It was a different process, said Wentz. Im not going to lie. I stayed as ready as I could. Im confident in what I bring to the table and what I can do.If my number gets called, I can step up when needed. I didnt know how it was going to play out. None of us did in here.Its never fun to see Kyler go down. I love the kid. I knew right away we probably all saw right away. Ive been a part of a couple concussions in my career, too, so it sucks for him. The guys rallied and made a lot of plays down the stretch to win.Whats next? Packers, Vikings confirmed NFL Week 2 scheduleThe Packers face the New York Jets on Sunday at the same time as the Vikings meet the Chicago Bears.DateGameET start timePTBSTSun, Sept 20Jets vs Packers13:0010:0018:00Sun, Sept 20Bears vs Vikings13:0010:0018:00Full NFL Week 1 resultsHere are the results from Week 1.Seattle Seahawks 13-10 New England PatriotsLos Angeles Rams 7-27 San Francisco 49ersDetroit Lions 31-30 New Orleans SaintsCincinnati Bengals 33-27 Tampa Bay BuccaneersIndianapolis Colts 23-41 Baltimore RavensJacksonville Jaguars 34-10 Cleveland BrownsTennessee Titans 10-23 New York JetsHouston Texans 31-36 Buffalo BillsPittsburgh Steelers 20-13 Atlanta FalconsCarolina Panthers 37-59 Chicago BearsMinnesota Vikings 39-22 Green Bay PackersLos Angeles Raiders 27-13 Miami DolphinsLos Angeles Chargers 14-26 Arizona CardinalsPhiladelphia Eagles 24-22 Washington CommandersNew York Giants 28-20 Dallas Cowboys Topics Aaron Banks Aaron Jones Andrew Van Ginkel Blake Cashman Brian O'Neill Byron Murphy Jr. Carson Wentz Christian Darrisaw Christian Watson Dallas Turner Donovan Jackson Edgerrin Cooper Green Bay Packers Harrison Smith J Michael Sturdivant J.J. McCarthy Jauan Jennings Javon Bullard Jayden Reed Jonnu Smith Jordan Addison Jordan Love Jordan Mason Jordan Morgan Josh Jacobs Josh Oliver Joshua Metellus Justin Jefferson Kaleb Johnson kevin o'connell Kyler Murray MarShawn Lloyd Matt LaFleur Matthew Golden Micah Parsons Minnesota Vikings NFL Quay Walker Rashan Gary T.J. Hockenson Tucker Kraft Tyrod Taylor Xavier McKinney Zach Tom Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Josh Allen and Bills make statement with thrilling win in Houston, Bears put up 59 and Ravens crush Colts Nicholas McGee 13th September, 2026 Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings: Preview, prediction and odds Nicholas McGee 12th September, 2026 Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans: Preview, prediction and odds Nicholas McGee 12th September, 2026 Shanahan contract extension revealed following 49ers Week 1 win Nicholas McGee 11th September, 2026 Patriots receiver Brown set for injured reserve Nicholas McGee 11th September, 2026 Seahawks dodge bullet with Darnold injury update Nicholas McGee 10th September, 2026
