Yes. Kyler Murray has cleared the final phase of the NFL’s concussion protocol and will start for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. It is his first start since he was hurt early in the season opener.
| Status | Starting, cleared from concussion protocol |
| Injury | Concussion, Week 1 vs. Green Bay |
| Game | Vikings at Buccaneers, Sunday, September 27, 4:05 p.m. ET |
| Missed | Week 2; Carson Wentz started in his place |
How He Got Hurt
Murray was hit while trying to slide on a scramble early in the Week 1 win over the Packers and left after going 3 of 5 for 18 yards with an interception. Carson Wentz finished that game and started Week 2, going 11 of 20 for 143 yards in the 9-3 win over the Bears.