What happened Friday at Halas Hall:

Murray out

The Vikings ruled out quarterback Kyler Murray, who was concussed in the first quarter of Sunday's opener.

Carson Wentz will start against the Bears, while La Grange Park native J.J. McCarthy, who went 1-1 against the Bears last year, will serve as his backup.

Murray was hurt on an illegal Packers hit. Wentz went 12-for-19 for 133 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, rallying the Vikings for 29-straight points in a win. He last faced the Bears in 2022, throwing for only 99 yards but winning.

Earlier Friday, Bears coach Ben Johnson said he expected the Vikings to take their decision to the last minute. That didn't happen.

“It's one of those things that can put you in a blender a little bit, particularly when they are as different as they are," Johnson said.

Receiver Jauan Jennings, who's missed practices for personal reasons all week, was ruled out.

Clean bill of health

The Bears don't have a single player on the injury report for Sunday. The 10 players that either missed practice or were limited this week — including right tackle Darnell Wright — will be able to play. It will be interesting to see if Ozzy Trapilo, who ruptured his patellar tendon in January, is put on the roster Sunday as a reserve.

Suh here

Ndamukong Suh, who used to torture the Bears as the Lions' star defensive tackle, visited Halas Hall as an analyst for Sky Sports.

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