Returning to backup role
Wentz will serve as the Vikings' backup quarterback Sunday against the Buccaneers after head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Monday that Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start Week 3.
Wentz performed admirably across nearly two full games in relief of Murray, who sustained the concussion midway through the first quarter of the season opener against the Packers. After completing 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns in the Vikings' come-from-behind 39-22 win over Green Bay, Wentz started Week 2 against the Bears and played turnover-free football in rainy and windy conditions en route to leading Minnesota to a 9-3 win. While Murray will reclaim the starting job now that he's out of the protocol, Wentz's performance over the past two weeks firmly solidifies him ahead of 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy on the depth chart.
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Kyler Murray
Will start Week 3
Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Buccaneers, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Jordan Addison
Two catches in rain-soaked victory
Addison caught two of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Will Reichard
Nails three kicks in tough conditions
Reichard made all three of his field-goal attempts during the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Tops 100 rushing yards in low-scoring win
Jones carried the ball 23 times for 105 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Carson Wentz
Can't overcome weather in Chicago
Wentz completed 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears. He added six yards on three carries.
Justin Jefferson
Held in check by weather in Sunday's win
Jefferson caught three of six targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Back in Sunday's game
Jones (knee) returned to Sunday's contest at Chicago, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Departs Sunday with knee injury
Jones exited Sunday's game against the Bears in the fourth quarter due to a knee injury and is questionable to return.
Kyler Murray
Should be available Week 3
Murray has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, but he's expected to clear concussion protocol next week and is "on track" to play Sept. 27 at Tampa Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Carson Wentz
Will start Sunday at Chicago
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Wentz will be the Vikings' starting quarterback Sunday at Chicago with Kyler Murray (concussion) ruled out for that contest.