Kyler Murray's Status for Vikings vs. Bears Updated After Suffering Concussion in Week 1

Kyler Murray will miss Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears as he continues to recover from a concussion suffered during the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers.

ESPN's Dan Graziano reported Friday that Murray is progressing through concussion protocol and "did more in practice Thursday than Wednesday," which suggested he at least had a chance of returning on Sunday.

Murray, who was limited to just five games last season for the Arizona Cardinals, was one of Minnesota's key additions this offseason and won the starting job over J.J. McCarthy.

He threw just five passes against the Packers before suffering the head injury in the first quarter. Carson Wentz, who was named the backup quarterback over McCarthy, was thrust into action and directed an impressive comeback.

Despite trailing 22-10 in the third quarter, the Vikings ended up defeating Green Bay 39-22.

Wentz completed 12 of his 19 passes for 133 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions while the Minnesota defense held the Packers to just three points after halftime.

"That's why he's here," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters when discussing Wentz. "For him to come in and do what he did and just be part of that calming presence that allowed our team to continue playing, I can't say enough about him."

Wentz will be under center again Sunday with Murray tracking to return as early as Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.