Vikings QB Kyler Murray (concussion) set to return Week 3

Sep 21, 2026

Kyler Murray is set to return to the starting lineup.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters in his Monday press conference that Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is on schedule to play in the team’s matchup with the Buccaneers.

“Kyler has cleared the final phase of the protocol,” O’Connell said. “He’s doing great, he’ll be cleared, and he will start this week against Tampa Bay.”

Related players: Carson Wentz

Fantasy Impact:

Murray went down early in the Week 1 win over the Packers when he was hit while trying to slide on a scramble. He departed that contest having completed 3-of-5 passes for 18 yards with an interception, the story said. Wentz replaced Murray for the last two weeks and was 11-of-20 for 143 yards in Sunday’s victory over the Bears. Despite leading the team to two wins, Murray will be back as the starter over Wentz, who returns to his backup role.

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Falcons haven't committed to QB for Week 3

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Kevin Stefanski said he does not have a public update on the QB position.

"I have a decent idea of where we're going, but I haven't spoken to players yet."

Related players: Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush, Jack Strand

Fantasy Impact:

There isn't much time to keep the QB starter under wraps as the Falcons play on Thursday night. There was some talks Penix could be ready to go, but it seems unlikely the team goes back to Rush after two unimpressive starts to open the season. If Tua or Penix still aren't able to start in Week 3, Strand could be the guy, and is likely available on your wire. Obviously Strand should only be picked up in deeper multi-QB or superflex leagues.

UPDATE: Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) week to week

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Bears HC Ben Johnson told ESPN 1000 that he expects QB Caleb Williams to be “week to week” with the hamstring injury that he suffered Sunday. Williams underwent an MRI this morning.

Related players: Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum

Fantasy Impact:

It seemed unlikely Williams was going to be able to get right back on the field, despite not being ruled out for Week 3, according to our report earlier today. So, the week to week timeline makes some sense. The Bears have also said they expect Williams to miss time. While it's overall still good news, fantasy owners now likely won't have him for Week 3 against the Eagles, allowing them to make alternate plans sooner than later. The hope now is Williams has a chance to play in Week 4. The Bears host the Jets in the early slate of games in Week 4.

Bears QB Caleb Williams hamstring injury not considered serious

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Bears QB Caleb Williams avoided any major injury to his hamstring Sunday, tests confirmed today.

Fantasy Impact:

The Bears aren't ruling him out for Week 3 against the Eagles. As we reported earlier today, Williams was in good spirits after the game. More good news is the game is on Monday night, so the additional time could give him a legit chance to play in Week 3. The bad news is, the game is on Monday night ... so for fantasy owners who want or need Williams in their lineup you may have a tough decision to make Sunday morning. A game-time call could be in the future, which would make for a lot of headaches for fantasy owners. Hopefully injury reports this week will give us a better indication of how Williams is trending.