Vikings to start Wentz with Murray on the mend
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Carson Wentz will be the Vikings' starting quarterback Sunday against the Bears while Kyler Murray continues to work his way back after suffering a concussion in the season opener. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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The Minnesota Vikings released their final official injury report of the week on Friday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Chicago will host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in an NFC North matchup, with the winner moving to 2-0 and taking the early division lead. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Whatever progress Kyler Murray was making toward starting in Week 2 wasn’t enough to get him back in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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There’s some clarity on both the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Viking injury reports, as one key Viking player, running back Jordan Mason, hits IR. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Minnesota Vikings aren’t sure if Kyler Murray can play the Chicago Bears this week after concussion protocol Chicago Tribune Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Reportedly: Kyler Murray is in concussion protocol for Vikings. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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FOX Sports reported Monday that Wentz is likely to start at Soldier Field. Availability still depends on independent concussion protocol; it is not an official depth-chart announcement.
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Minnesota scored 29 unanswered points to finish a 39-22 win over Green Bay. Next: Vikings at Bears on Sept. 20.
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Wentz replaced Murray in the first quarter and completed 12 of 19 for 133 yards and three touchdowns without an interception as Minnesota rallied.
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Murray left in the first quarter after a hit on a scramble and entered concussion protocol. Kevin O'Connell said after the game that the timetable was unknown.
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