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Kyler Murray will play quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings this week after being cleared of a concussion sustained during the season opener against Green Bay. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced that Murray would start in the upcoming game against Tampa Bay, replacing Carson Wentz who led the team to victories over both the Packers and Bears since then.

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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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Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol and will start for Vikings against Tampa Bay Buccaneers same event · 95%

Fox News · 0.95 cosine similarity

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“Both articles report on Kyler Murray being cleared to play and will start for the Vikings against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, referencing the same concussion incident in Week 1.”

Kyler Murray returns for the Vikings against the struggling Buccaneers same event · 95%

Toronto Star · 0.90 cosine similarity

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“Both articles discuss Kyler Murray returning as quarterback for the Vikings against the Buccaneers after being cleared from concussion protocol.”

Vikings will start Carson Wentz at QB vs. Bears with Kyler Murray still in concussion protocol different event · 95%

Toronto Star · 0.88 cosine similarity

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“The articles describe different stages of Kyler Murray's recovery from a concussion, with Article A reporting on his status before the Chicago game and Article B confirming he has been cleared to play against Tampa Bay.”

JJ McCarthy’s ‘immaturity’ problem has stunned Vikings staff different event · 95%

New York Post

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“The articles discuss different aspects of Kyler Murray's situation with the Vikings, including McCarthy's immaturity issues and Murray returning from a concussion.”

Vikings vs. Bears picks, odds: Carson Wentz, Caleb Williams primed for NFC North shootout different event · 95%

New York Post

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“Article A describes Wentz's performance in relief during a previous game, while Article B reports on Murray being cleared for the upcoming week's game.”

Kyler Murray out with concussion so door opens for Carson Wentz as Vikings' new starter – perhaps for a while different event · 90%

Fox News · 0.86 cosine similarity

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“The articles describe different outcomes for Kyler Murray's return to play, with one stating he remains in concussion protocol and another confirming his clearance.”

Vikings' Kyler Murray is grateful he's back from his concussion without much time lost different event · 75%

Toronto Star

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“Article A reports on Kyler Murray being cleared for the game against Tampa Bay, while Article B focuses on his initial injury and recovery from the concussion.”

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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Monday that Murray will be back in the starting lineup for the game against the Buccaneers, after Carson Wentz relieved him in the season opener against Green Bay and started in his place at Chicago on Sunday.

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🔮 EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has been cleared from the NFL concussion protocol and will return to action this week at Tampa Bay.

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Kyler Murray will return at QB for the Vikings this week after clearing the concussion protocol · assertive framing

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has been cleared from the NFL concussion protocol and will return to action this week at Tampa Bay. asserted

Murray → clear → Bay

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Monday that Murray will be back in the starting lineup for the game against the Buccaneers, after Carson Wentz relieved him in the season opener against Green Bay and started in his place at Chicago on Sunday. asserted

Wentz → confirm → Sunday

Murray’s debut for Minnesota on Sept. 13 lasted just 11 plays, before a hit to the side of his head from the lowered shoulder of Packers safety Javon Bullard forced him out of the game with a concussion. asserted

hit → last → concussion

Wentz helped the Vikings come back to beat the Packers 39-22 by closing that game with 29 consecutive points and made enough key throws to complement a dominant defense and a productive running game in the rain in a 9-3 win over the Bears. asserted

Vikings → help → Bears

Wentz went 23 for 39 for 276 yards and three touchdowns over two games, taking six sacks with no turnovers. asserted

Wentz → go → turnovers

Kyler Murray will return at QB for the Vikings this week after clearing the concussion protocol

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