# Trevor Ripley: Ripley expects Kyler Murray to return to the starting lineup for the Vikings in Week 3 against the Buccaneers, predicting a more robust passing attack with a heavy volume of throws but a rusty performance that should keep expectations tempered.

**Claimed:** Sep 25, 2026
**Pundit:** Trevor Ripley — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/trevor-ripley
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/setting-vikings-fans-expectations-kyler-murray-s-return-bucs-sunday-01m3b0g8qrtp

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> Minnesota threw the ball just 39 times over two games in his absence, and Murray might have 30 attempts just this week.

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## The claims

- **But with Murray set to reclaim his starting role on Sunday, it's reasonable to assume that things will be far from perfect. (Week 3 vs. the Bucs)**
  - Kind: Availability Calls · About: Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Kyler Murray — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/kyler-murray
- Minnesota Vikings — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/vikings

## What others said about the same people

- Fox Sports on J.J. McCarthy: FOX Sports projects Kyle McCord as Miami's backup behind starter Malik Willis, Mitchell Trubisky as Tennessee's primary backup behind starter Cam Ward, and J.J. McCarthy making the Vikings' 53-man roster. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/dcd95051-2c24-4226-be5d-ff36732ce5dc (scored 100)
- Nathan Jahnke on Carson Wentz: An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/47566b48-8024-4960-b25c-11c03fe43543 (scored 100)
- Nathan Jahnke on Carson Wentz: PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a series of depth-chart, roster and usage projections based on final-week preseason snap counts, including Ja'Kobi Lane locking down the Ravens' third receiver role, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Kyle Pitts facing reduced 12-personnel usage, Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2 and Emmett Johnson as the Chiefs' backup running back. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/265cbdba-b0e0-4f80-9665-a4ca5aaec53e (scored 100)
- Tom Jensen on T.J. Hockenson: NFL.com published a list of players it expects to be released by cutdown day, headlined by tight ends Dawson Knox, T.J. Hockenson and Cole Kmet. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/7ab5ced6-8d1e-4d59-a06b-9dc7d8125a83 (scored 0)
- Jason Harmon on Elijah Williams: Harmon suggests rookie running back Demond Claiborne's ball-security problems will limit him to a special-usage role rather than a larger one, and that second-year defensive lineman Elijah Williams is building a case to make the Vikings' 53-man roster. He also frames Dallas Turner as ready to step in as Jonathan Greenard's replacement. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/01cb3f44-f9e6-4c8c-83a0-ded3af126b57 (scored 100)
- Adam Carlson on Demond Claiborne: Carlson argues that rookie Demond Claiborne's strong training camp will force the Vikings to keep him as the third running back on the 53-man roster, at the expense of Zavier Scott, who would be cut. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/84335e8d-3d29-405f-b657-e2405bc735a8 (scored 100)

## More availability calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- John Green on Ladd McConkey: Previewing Bills-Chargers in Week 3, Green expects Chargers slot receiver Ladd McConkey to be available despite a rib injury. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/62b84df7-a936-427d-9218-0da62b9a8828 (not settled)
- Brendon Nelson on Sam Darnold: Nelson expects Sam Darnold to return and play the entire game against Washington in Week 3, rather than being limited or rested, unless it becomes a blowout. He also doubts Seattle trades Drew Lock, arguing the big offer won't materialize and Seattle should keep him as quarterback insurance. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c3e9fb37-4de8-495c-b906-4c1af4ad0307 (not settled)
- Alain Poupart on Chop Robinson: Poupart says right tackle Austin Jackson's contract situation makes it no better than a coin flip — and probably worse — that he is back with the Dolphins next season, and suggests Miami may turn to a younger option at right tackle if his struggles continue. He also indicates edge rusher Chop Robinson will return to the lineup against Kansas City in Week 3. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/db752e1b-cd89-41d4-af81-819678382f54 (not settled)
- Pat Fitzmaurice on Zay Flowers: A Week 3 half-PPR start/sit and tiered rankings column offering weekly lineup advice across quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end. The only non-weekly claim is that Ravens receiver Zay Flowers will be held out another week with a hamstring injury. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c50e7bbc-663a-457e-b1a4-7b7b7d049c85 (not settled)
- Michael Moore on Jalen Coker: In a Week 3 injury roundup, Moore forecast several availability calls: DJ Moore, Caleb Douglas, Rico Dowdle, Nico Collins, Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua are expected to miss Week 3, while Jalen Coker and Brock Bowers should play, with Jaylen Warren taking on a near-workhorse role in Pittsburgh. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/9a61f255-10c5-478a-a786-41d01e4b8a4d (not settled)
- John Middlekauff on Sam Darnold: Reacting to the Packers' blowout loss at Lambeau, Middlekauff said Green Bay's own pick (now owned by the Jets) will land somewhere between 7 and 12 overall, picked Cincinnati to beat Pittsburgh and expected Seattle and Kansas City to roll over Washington and Miami. He also guessed Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss would run about a 4.48-4.50 forty, said Seattle won't trade Drew Lock, and expected Sam Darnold to play in Week 3. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/41d65ece-ef1e-4b78-97cc-019c25b1fb2a (not settled)

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