Is Kyler Murray Playing Sunday? Yes, Vikings QB Cleared From Concussion Protocol to Start at Tampa Bay

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.

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