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Vikings to start Wentz with Murray on the mend

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The Minnesota Vikings will start Carson Wentz at quarterback in Week 2 against the Bears after Kyler Murray was ruled out due to concussion protocol. Murray's injury came during the season opener and cut short his anticipated Vikings debut after less than one quarter of play. Wentz will start ahead of J.J. McCarthy while Murray recovers.

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Vikings to start Wentz with Murray on the mend

Carson Wentz will be the Vikings' starting quarterback Sunday against the Bears while Kyler Murray continues to work his way back after suffering a concussion in the season opener.