Kyler Murray's Concussion Forces the Vikings Onto the Carson Wentz Rollercoaster

The phrase "Carson Wentz sparks optimism" sounds like a glitch in the simulation, but here we are.

According to Ian Rapoport on Good Morning Football, Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Kyler Murray is dealing with a concussion, leaving his status for the immediate future completely uncertain.

"Ian Rapoport noted on Good Morning Football that 'the play of Carson Wentz sparks optimism.'"

That leaves the keys to the offense in the hands of Wentz, who apparently showed enough in relief to keep the building from hitting the panic button.

The Vikings are coming off a massive 39-22 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, a game where the offense clearly did not fall off a cliff when the backup had to take the field.

Still, trusting Wentz to steer a high-powered offense for a full week of practice and a full four quarters is a completely different assignment than coming in cold off the bench.

For the betting markets and fantasy managers, this is a nightmare scenario. Trying to handicap a game where Wentz is the starting quarterback requires a level of emotional detachment most people simply do not possess.

Minnesota will spend the week monitoring Murray in the concussion protocol, but until he clears, the Vikings are officially riding the Carson Wentz rollercoaster. Buckle up.