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Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol and will start for Vikings against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has cleared NFL concussion protocol and will start in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coach Kevin O'Connell announced. Murray missed last week’s game against the Chicago Bears due to sustaining an injury during Week 1 when he was knocked out of the game against the Green Bay Packers. During Murray’s absence, backup quarterback Carson Wentz led the Vikings to two victories, but with a modest performance in terms of passing yards and no touchdowns or interceptions. Coach O'Connell noted that while Wentz's conservative playmaking style provided an opportunity for Murray to observe effective team coordination, he is confident that Murray will resume leading the Vikings this Sunday.
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Kyler Murray, who sustained a concussion in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, has cleared NFL concussion protocol and will start for the Minnesota Vikings against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Murray missed the previous game due to his injury while backup Carson Wentz led the Vikings to victories over the Packers and Chicago Bears. The Buccaneers, currently winless at 0-2, face a struggling defense after their poor start, making them an ideal opponent for Murray's return. The matchup is set for Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida, with kickoff scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EST.

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“While both articles discuss Kyler Murray clearing concussion protocol and his return for a game against Tampa Bay, Article A reports on the announcement that he will start in the upcoming game, while Article B provides retrospective commentary on his experience with the injury and recovery process.”
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Bears NFL the Chicago Bears the Minnesota Vikings the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Murray PERSON · 6× O'Connell PERSON · 3× Bears ORG · 2× Carson PERSON · 2× NFL ORG · 2× Wentz PERSON · 2× the Minnesota Vikings ORG · 2× Kevin O'Connell PERSON · 1× Kyler Murray PERSON · 1× the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ORG · 1×

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Murray, who won the starting job in training camp against J.J. McCarthy, was thus subjected to testing by independent physicians to determine his status. And while that happened, Carson Wentz directed a comeback win against the Packers and then a victory over the Bears on Sunday.
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🔮 Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Monday afternoon that the quarterback has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol and will start for Vikings against Tampa Bay Buccaneers · mixed framing

Claims (15 extracted, 5 hedged)

Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Monday afternoon that the quarterback has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. asserted
quarterback → announce → Buccaneers
Murray missed Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears because he was knocked out of the Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers. asserted
he → miss → Packers
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain
page → contain → partners
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain
News → sign → wager
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
that → create → newsroom
The hit was ugly, and although Murray walked to the locker room and seemed totally responsive in the hours afterward, he was placed in the NFL concussion protocol. asserted
he → walk → protocol
Murray, who won the starting job in training camp against J.J. McCarthy, was thus subjected to testing by independent physicians to determine his status. And while that happened, Carson Wentz directed a comeback win against the Packers and then a victory over the Bears on Sunday. asserted
Wentz → win → Sunday
The Vikings lead the NFC North with a 2-0 record. asserted
Vikings → lead → record
Sunday's victory was not exactly an offensive explosion, which might explain why O'Connell didn't hesitate in handing the starting job back to Murray. uncertain
O'Connell → explain → Murray
Wentz completed 11 of 20 passes for a modest 143 without a touchdown or interception in the 9-3 victory over the Bears. asserted
Wentz → complete → Bears
The time Wentz played in his place was not wasted by Murray, according to O'Connell. uncertain
Wentz → play → O'Connell
"I think the starting point is he's just watched Carson really function in a way that there wasn't, Carson wasn't, you know, doing crazy things," O'Connell said. asserted
O'Connell → think → things
"He was just protecting the football, making good decisions, making some big-time throws when he could, and running the show. uncertain
he → protect → show
"And and I think [Murray] saw some plays get made. asserted
plays → think → ?
I think he saw our team play totally connected and complimentary of all of the other two phases and what that can do for the Minnesota Vikings on a Sunday." asserted
that → think → Sunday
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