Murray Returns as Vikings Face Buccaneers
Murray Returns as Vikings Face Buccaneers
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Key Points
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Carson Wentz made his 100th career start against Chicago and improved to 5-0 as a starter against the Bears.
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Dallas Turner finished the game with two sacks, five tackles and four quarterback hits; his decisive sack came on the final snap, when he beat tight end Colston Loveland on fourth-and-2 from Chicago’s 12-yard line.
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The Vikings became the first team in NFL history to win four consecutive games with four different starting quarterbacks, according to CBS Sports’ Doug Clawson.
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Aaron Jones ran for 105 yards on 23 carries and became the seventh player in NFL history to surpass 1,000 career rushing yards against Chicago.
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Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams left the game on a cart in the fourth quarter after being injured while scrambling under pressure from Minnesota’s Andrew Van Ginkel; Williams finished 15-of-26 for 138 yards and an interception.
Kyler Murray is back. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback cleared concussion protocol and will return as the starter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, Winnipeg Free Press reported. Murray exited early in the season opener against Green Bay, forcing Carson Wentz into action. Wentz impressed in relief and started last week's 9-3 victory over Chicago, improving to 5-0 as a starter against the Bears.
The Vikings enter Week 3 riding a seven-game winning streak with a 2-0 divisional record. Wentz completed 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards against Chicago as Minnesota's defense dominated, forcing turnovers and shutting down the Bears' offense. Now Murray takes back the role, sending Wentz to the bench ahead of 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy.
Wentz's Standout Performance Earns Respect
Carson Wentz made his 100th career start against Chicago and delivered a strong performance. He went 11-for-20 for 143 yards and led the Vikings to a 9-3 win, Patch reported. This marked his fifth consecutive victory as a starter against the Bears, an impressive streak that solidifies his credibility as a backup.
The Vikings became the first team in NFL history to win four straight games with four different starting quarterbacks, according to CBS Sports. Wentz's reliability and success give Minnesota confidence in their quarterback depth as Murray recovers and J.J. McCarthy develops on the sideline.
Defense Dominates Chicago to Extend Win Streak
Minnesota's defense forced turnovers and made crucial stops against Chicago. Dallas Turner recorded two sacks, five tackles and four quarterback hits. His game-winning play came on the final snap when he beat tight end Colston Loveland on fourth-and-2 from Chicago's 12-yard line, ending the game on a defensive note.
The Vikings' special teams and defense worked together to shut down the Bears' offense. Special teams blocked a potential tying field goal, while the defense stopped Chicago on three red-zone possessions. Andrew Van Ginkel contributed to the pressure, injuring Bears quarterback Caleb Williams while he scrambled in the fourth quarter.
Aaron Jones Powers Ground Game Without Mason
Running back Aaron Jones carried the load against Chicago, rushing for 105 yards on 23 carries. AOL noted that Jones became the seventh player in NFL history to surpass 1,000 career rushing yards against the Bears. With Jordan Mason on injured reserve due to a thumb fracture, Jones anchors Minnesota's backfield.
The Vikings will continue rotating running backs as Mason heals. Demond Claiborne and DeeJay Dallas provide depth at the position. This week, they face a Tampa Bay defense that will test the strength of Minnesota's rushing attack with Murray back under center.
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