Derek Brown· Sep 24, 2026
In a Week 3 start/sit column, Brown works through quarterback matchups; the only non-weekly, gradable claim is that Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start in Week 3.
“Kyler Murray has cleared the concussion protocol and will start in Week 3.”
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- Availability CallsKyler MurrayMinnesota VikingsSep 24, 2026
“Kyler Murray has cleared the concussion protocol and will start in Week 3.”
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