Kyler Murray Will Return at QB for the Vikings This Week After Clearing the Concussion Protocol
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Murray cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start after Carson Wentz went 2-0 in his absence.
- On Monday, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that quarterback Kyler Murray cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start Sunday's Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Murray sustained the concussion on the 11th play of his September 13 debut after absorbing a 'violent and physical' hit from Packers safety Javon Bullard, forcing an early exit.
- Backup Carson Wentz steered the Vikings to a 2-0 record during Murray's absence, completing 23 of 39 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns without committing a turnover.
- Oddsmakers adjusted the outlook for the upcoming matchup, now listing Minnesota as a 2.5-point road favorite against the Buccaneers, reflecting renewed confidence in the Vikings' offense with their starter returning.
- Sunday's game marks the first time Murray faces Tampa Bay since 2019, offering a key opportunity to demonstrate if he can elevate the Vikings' offensive production beyond the level achieved during his recovery.
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Kyler Murray will return at QB for the Vikings against Buccaneers after clearing the concussion protocol
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has been cleared from the NFL concussion protocol and will return to action this week at Tampa Bay. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Monday that Murray will be back in the starting lineup for the game against the Buccaneers, after Carson Wentz relieved him in the season opener against Green Bay and started in his place at Chicago on Sunday. Murray’s debut for Minnesota on Sept…
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