Packers slammed for 'coward hit' on Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray exited the Vikings' win over the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter on Sept. 13 with a concussion after a scary hit from Green Bay safety Javon Bullard. Murray was sliding at the Vikings 35-yard line nine minutes into the quarter when Bullard and Packer

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray exited the Vikings' win over the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter on Sept. 13 with a concussion after a scary hit from Green Bay safety Javon Bullard.

Murray was sliding at the Vikings 35-yard line nine minutes into the quarter when Bullard and Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness went to tackle him. Murray took a big hit. Bullard received a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty.

Murray's status isn't certain. He will have to pass concussion protocol before he returns for Minnesota. Carson Wentz replaced Murray at QB for the Vikings.

The Vikings were obviously frustrated with the hit, as was social media, with many slamming the Packers for the incident after the game.

Minnesota rallied from a 22-10

deficit in the third quarter to win 39-22.

How social media reacted to hit on Kyler Murray: 'Scary and illegal hit'

How do you not eject number 7 here?

Just no excuse for a hit like that to Kyler Murray in a game. Coward hit. pic.twitter.com/i1lYwuumfk
— Jordan Moore (@iJordanMoore) September 13, 2026

“He knew exactly what he was doing. … He wanted to put it on the head and neck right there.”

—Tedy Bruschi on Lukas Van Ness’ hit that put Kyler Murray in concussion protocol. pic.twitter.com/lVC6AgscnI

— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) September 14, 2026

That hit on Kyler Murray should draw a suspension.
— Sam Monson (@SamMonsonNFL) September 13, 2026

It sure looked like Kyler Murray went into fencing pose after that hit to the head. No way he should return. And that hit? Gonna draw a suspension
— trey wingo (@wingoz) September 13, 2026

A scary and illegal hit on Kyler Murray, whose helmet flew off when he was hit on the ground. The personal foul is on Javon Bullard. Vikings players immediately began waving for help. Murray is walking off the field but he'll go straight to the blue tent. Carson Wentz up.
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) September 13, 2026

NFL teams are (unfortunately) heavily incentivized to play dirty like this, esp. in a divisional game

Packers:
Take a 15 yard penalty

Vikings:
Lose their starting QB for this game and the next one

I have a potential solution…

Hit a QB while he’s down? You’re suspended until… https://t.co/w4liHj1SaZ

— Josh Larky (@jlarkytweets) September 13, 2026

DIRTY LATE HIT ON KYLER MURRAY.

KYLER STAYS DOWN AFTER THE HIT. THAT LOOKED BAD. pic.twitter.com/jaBBCChS4e
— Aggregate (@AggregateSports) September 13, 2026

Sep 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1) walks off the field after a hard hit during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Packers slammed for 'coward hit' on Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray