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NFL picks, predictions for Week 3: Saints hand Raiders first loss, Vikings beat Bucs in road test
Kyler Murray returns after a concussion as Minnesota leans on Brian Flores' defense, which has produced eight sacks and allowed 12.5 points per game.
- On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray returns to the starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after clearing concussion protocol following his Week 1 injury.
- Carson Wentz led the Vikings to an undefeated 2-0 start during Murray's absence, finishing Week 2 with 143 yards and no turnovers; head coach Kevin O'Connell praised his mistake-free performance.
- Creating havoc, the Vikings' defense ranks fourth in sack rate under coordinator Brian Flores, while Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield has committed four turnovers through two games.
- Oddsmakers have set the Vikings as 1.5-point favorites in Sunday's matchup, while ESPN analysts assign Minnesota a 52.2% win probability as the Buccaneers face pressure to avoid an 0-3 record.
- Whether Murray can replicate the team's recent offensive efficiency remains uncertain, as the quarterback acts as a 'wild card' in his return; Minnesota's success depends on balancing his play-making with established defensive dominance.
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