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Vikings' Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, named starter for Week 3 vs. Buccaneers

Murray is cleared from concussion protocol and starts Week 3 against Tampa Bay, per CBS Sports, ending Carson Wentz's brief stint after a 2-0 start.

Murray went down with a concussion in the season opener, and Carson Wentz stepped in, helping the Vikings start 2-0
— CBS Sports NFL

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Murray reclaims the job, and that is the whole story. He is rostered in basically every league that matters, so this is not a decision, it is a formality. Wentz served his purpose as an emergency stream and goes back to the bench where he belongs. Start Murray, cut Wentz loose from your lineup, move on.

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Our read on CBS Sports NFL’s reporting. Not a fact beyond the source.

Players: Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz

Teams: Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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