Kyler Murray is officially cleared to return under center for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3, and honestly, the rest of the league, especially the NFC North, isn’t ready for what that means. This news comes after the Vikings just pulled off a huge road win in Chicago on Sunday, pushing their record to a perfect 2-0. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters Murray is expected to clear concussion protocol early this week and will be starting against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Talk about a jolt of energy for a team already on a roll!
Murray’s Road Back From Week 1
It hasn’t been a smooth start for Murray, who suffered a concussion way back in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. He took a hit to the head while sliding to give himself up on a first-quarter scramble. It was a scary moment for sure, with him down for a bit while medical staff evaluated him. Thankfully, he was able to walk off the field under his own power. He practiced in a limited capacity last week, showing good progress, and now he’s officially got the green light. Getting your starting signal-caller back, especially a guy like Murray, is a massive boost for any squad looking to make noise.
2-0 With The Backup, What Now?
Here’s the wild part: the Vikings didn’t just survive without Murray, they thrived! Backup quarterback Carson Wentz stepped in after Murray’s injury in Week 1, helping seal the win over the Packers. Then, he went out and led the team to that big victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. So yeah, the Vikings are sitting pretty at 2-0 with two division wins already banked. Murray’s return means their offense takes a “major step toward full strength.” While running back Jordan Mason is still sidelined recovering from thumb surgery, having Murray back is huge. This team is absolutely in prime position to make some serious noise this season.
So, the Vikings roll into Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with their starting guy back and an undefeated record. They’re looking to build on this absolutely blazing start and keep that momentum going. You gotta believe the locker room is buzzing right now, and with Murray leading the charge, who knows how far they can push it.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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