Vikings head coach Kevin OConnell confirms Carson Wentz will start against the Bears, with J.J. McCarthy on standby—despite Kyler Murray’s concussion protocol status after a hard hit in his debut. Murray walked off on his own but remains sidelined as the team monitors his recovery day by day. Wentz’s veteran experience ultimately tipped the starting nod, a decision O’Connell says they’ll reevaluate weekly.

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