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Vikings QB Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol to Start vs. Buccaneers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is set to start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3.

4 publishers · 31 articles · first seen 11 Sept 2026 · updated 32d ago

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The odds

How the odds moved · Kyler Murray records 3+ passing touchdowns in a single game
0%50%100%56%23 Sept, 22:10 UTCnowwww.espn.com: Vikes' Murray says he recovered 'pretty quickly' from Week 1 concussion · 24 Sept, 22:59 UTCwww.espn.com: Will Justin Jefferson, Vikings' passing attack get on track with Kyler Murray back? · 24 Sept, 12:37 UTCSI Feed: Baker Mayfield Delivers Funny Response to Thoughts on Vikings’ Kyler Murray · 25 Sept, 15:00 UTC

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TimeChance of yes
now56%
26 Sept, 19:07 UTC56%
24 Sept, 23:00 UTC52%
23 Sept, 22:10 UTC26%

The story so far

4 publishers have covered this in 31 articles since 11 Sept 2026. feeds.bleacherreport.com published first, on 11 September at 15:04 UTC; CBS Sports Headlines followed 24h 18m later. The most recent article, from SI Feed, appeared on 25 September at 15:00 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: www.espn.com (major outlet), feeds.bleacherreport.com, CBS Sports Headlines, SI Feed.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • Kyler Murray records 3+ passing touchdowns in a single game — the market puts it at 56%, with $154 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 18 Jan 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Kyler Murray throws three or more passing touchdowns in any single game during the 2026-27 NFL regular season. It resolves to No if he fails to reach that mark in every game of that specific season. Readers often mistake the linked concussion update for a resolution trigger, but the outcome depends solely on his touchdown count in the specified season.
  • Kyler Murray — the market puts it at 3%, closing 1 Feb 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Kyler Murray ranks as the number one scoring quarterback on ESPN's Fantasy Football PPR Quarterback Rankings for the 2026-2027 regular season. It resolves to No if he does not hold that top spot. Readers often mistake current news about his health or performance for the final ranking, but only the official ESPN list at the end of that specific season counts.
  • Kyler Murray: 1+ — resolved “No” on 27 Sept 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Kyler Murray scores at least one touchdown in the Minnesota vs Tampa Bay game originally scheduled for September 27, 2026. It resolves to No if he scores zero touchdowns or does not play in that specific game. Readers often mistake the linked story about clearing concussion protocol as sufficient proof of a touchdown, but only actual scoring counts toward resolution.

Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.

How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published, with the odds on Kyler Murray records 3+ passing touchdowns in a single game at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.

  1. feeds.bleacherreport.comPackers DC Warns of Kyler Murray's Game-Wrecking Abilities Ahead of Vikings Matchup in NFL Week 1—
  2. CBS Sports HeadlinesPackers vs. Vikings: Kyler Murray opens Minnesota career in NFC North showdown—
  3. feeds.bleacherreport.comKyler Murray Injured on Illegal Hit by Packers, Latest Updates on Vikings QB—
  4. feeds.bleacherreport.comKyler Murray Injured on Illegal Hit by Packers, Latest Updates on Vikings QB After Week 1 Win—
  5. www.espn.comVikings QB Murray being evaluated for concussion after hard hit—
  6. CBS Sports HeadlinesVikings rule out QB Kyler Murray with a concussion in Minnesota debut vs. Packers—
  7. feeds.bleacherreport.comKyler Murray's OT Wishes He 'Took a Shot At' Packers' Bullard for Hit That Injured Vikings QB—
  8. SI FeedKyler Murray’s Concussion Leads to Unexpected Fantasy Breakout for Vikings Superstar—
  9. www.espn.comVikings' O'Connell says he doesn't fault Packers for hit on Murray—
  10. feeds.bleacherreport.comVikings HC Reacts to 'Violent, Physical Play' That Caused Kyler Murray Injury vs. Packers—
  11. Show 21 later sources
    1. SI FeedWhy the Vikings Could Be Forced to Grind Out Wins If Carson Wentz Remains Under Center—
    2. feeds.bleacherreport.comNew NFL Rumors on Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, Vikings' QB Situation Amid Kyler Murray Injury—
    3. SI FeedFantasy Football Managers Rejoice as Carson Wentz is 'Likely to Start' in Week 2 if Kyler Murray Not Cleared—
    4. SI FeedBears Can See Vikings Make Key Quarterback Mistake in Week 2—
    5. SI FeedVikings Injury Could Clear Away Major Headache for Bears Defense—
    6. feeds.bleacherreport.comKyler Murray's Status for Vikings vs. Bears Updated After Suffering Concussion in Week 1—
    7. CBS Sports HeadlinesVikings rule out Kyler Murray for Week 2 vs. Bears, Carson Wentz to start—
    8. www.espn.comVikings to start Wentz with Murray on the mend—
    9. SI FeedVikings Injury Report Raises 3 Major Questions vs. Bears in Week 2—
    10. feeds.bleacherreport.comPackers LB Not Fined for Illegal Hit That Caused Kyler Murray Concussion, Penalized for Hit on Wentz—
    11. www.espn.comVikings anticipate QB Murray to return in Week 3—
    12. feeds.bleacherreport.comKyler Murray's Injury Status for Bucs Game Updated by Vikings HC After Win vs. Bears—
    13. feeds.bleacherreport.comKyler Murray's Injury Status for Vikings vs. Baker Mayfield, Bucs Revealed After Concussion Recovery—
    14. www.espn.comVikings QB Murray clears concussion protocol, will start vs. Bucs—
    15. CBS Sports HeadlinesVikings' Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, named starter for Week 3 vs. Buccaneers—
    16. SI FeedHow Have the Buccaneers Fared Against Vikings QB Kyler Murray?—
    17. SI FeedKyler Murray Set to Return in Week 3 (Here's Which Viking Will Benefit the Most)—
    18. SI FeedFantasy Football Injury Update: Kyler Murray is a Must Start in His Return From Concussion Protocol—
    19. www.espn.comWill Justin Jefferson, Vikings' passing attack get on track with Kyler Murray back?26%
    20. www.espn.comVikes' Murray says he recovered 'pretty quickly' from Week 1 concussion26%
    21. SI FeedBaker Mayfield Delivers Funny Response to Thoughts on Vikings’ Kyler Murray52%▲26 points since the previous source
  12. Current odds56%

Sources

Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.

  1. Vikes' Murray says he recovered 'pretty quickly' from Week 1 concussion www.espn.com ·
  2. Will Justin Jefferson, Vikings' passing attack get on track with Kyler Murray back? www.espn.com ·
  3. Vikings QB Murray clears concussion protocol, will start vs. Bucs www.espn.com ·
  4. Vikings anticipate QB Murray to return in Week 3 www.espn.com ·
  5. Vikings to start Wentz with Murray on the mend www.espn.com ·
  6. Vikings' O'Connell says he doesn't fault Packers for hit on Murray www.espn.com ·
Show 25 more sources
  1. Vikings QB Murray being evaluated for concussion after hard hit www.espn.com ·
  2. Baker Mayfield Delivers Funny Response to Thoughts on Vikings’ Kyler Murray SI Feed
  3. Fantasy Football Injury Update: Kyler Murray is a Must Start in His Return From Concussion Protocol SI Feed
  4. Kyler Murray Set to Return in Week 3 (Here's Which Viking Will Benefit the Most) SI Feed
  5. How Have the Buccaneers Fared Against Vikings QB Kyler Murray? SI Feed
  6. Vikings' Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, named starter for Week 3 vs. Buccaneers CBS Sports Headlines
  7. Kyler Murray's Injury Status for Vikings vs. Baker Mayfield, Bucs Revealed After Concussion Recovery feeds.bleacherreport.com
  8. Kyler Murray's Injury Status for Bucs Game Updated by Vikings HC After Win vs. Bears feeds.bleacherreport.com
  9. Packers LB Not Fined for Illegal Hit That Caused Kyler Murray Concussion, Penalized for Hit on Wentz feeds.bleacherreport.com
  10. Vikings Injury Report Raises 3 Major Questions vs. Bears in Week 2 SI Feed
  11. Vikings rule out Kyler Murray for Week 2 vs. Bears, Carson Wentz to start CBS Sports Headlines
  12. Kyler Murray's Status for Vikings vs. Bears Updated After Suffering Concussion in Week 1 feeds.bleacherreport.com
  13. Vikings Injury Could Clear Away Major Headache for Bears Defense SI Feed
  14. Bears Can See Vikings Make Key Quarterback Mistake in Week 2 SI Feed
  15. Fantasy Football Managers Rejoice as Carson Wentz is 'Likely to Start' in Week 2 if Kyler Murray Not Cleared SI Feed
  16. New NFL Rumors on Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, Vikings' QB Situation Amid Kyler Murray Injury feeds.bleacherreport.com
  17. Why the Vikings Could Be Forced to Grind Out Wins If Carson Wentz Remains Under Center SI Feed
  18. Vikings HC Reacts to 'Violent, Physical Play' That Caused Kyler Murray Injury vs. Packers feeds.bleacherreport.com
  19. Kyler Murray’s Concussion Leads to Unexpected Fantasy Breakout for Vikings Superstar SI Feed
  20. Kyler Murray's OT Wishes He 'Took a Shot At' Packers' Bullard for Hit That Injured Vikings QB feeds.bleacherreport.com
  21. Vikings rule out QB Kyler Murray with a concussion in Minnesota debut vs. Packers CBS Sports Headlines
  22. Kyler Murray Injured on Illegal Hit by Packers, Latest Updates on Vikings QB feeds.bleacherreport.com
  23. Kyler Murray Injured on Illegal Hit by Packers, Latest Updates on Vikings QB After Week 1 Win feeds.bleacherreport.com
  24. Packers vs. Vikings: Kyler Murray opens Minnesota career in NFC North showdown CBS Sports Headlines
  25. Packers DC Warns of Kyler Murray's Game-Wrecking Abilities Ahead of Vikings Matchup in NFL Week 1 feeds.bleacherreport.com

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  • Kalshi Kyler Murray records 3+ passing touchdowns in a single game 56% $154 24hends 18 Jan 2027

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  • Kalshi Kyler Murray 3% $0 24hends 1 Feb 2027

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  • Resolved Kyler Murray: 1+ No 30d ago

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