Murray (ankle) rushed twice for six yards and secured two of his three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 32-31 preseason win over the 49ers.
Murray finally stepped onto the field in a Vikings uniform after an extended recovery from offseason ankle surgery. The fourth-year back was projected to serve as the team's lead back when first inked to a deal at the start of free agency, but Minnesota's selection of Dalvin Cook in April's draft put a crimp in those plans. Cook's subsequent body of work through training camp and preseason -- coupled with Murray's absence early on -- further solidified the former's standing as the top backfield option to open the season. Given that he's missed considerable time, Murray could see additional reps in next Thursday's exhibition finale versus the Dolphins.