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Carson Wentz starts Sunday at Chicago
Kevin O'Connell ruled Kyler Murray out of Sunday's game at the Bears after the quarterback stayed limited in concussion protocol all week. Carson Wentz will make his 100th career start after throwing three touchdowns in last week's comeback. J.J. McCarthy will be the backup, his first time active this season. O'Connell said he expects Murray to clear the protocol early next week.
Why it mattersWentz is QB1 for a 1-0 NFC North game, McCarthy is the backup instead of the starter, and Murray is targeting Week 3 at Tampa Bay.
- OfficialMurray was limited all week and is targeting Week 3He practiced limited Wednesday through Friday. O'Connell said he expects Murray to clear concussion protocol early next week, which would put him on track for Tampa Bay.
- OfficialWentz threw three TDs in relief and hits start No. 100He completed 12 of 19 for 133 yards and three scores after replacing Murray in the first quarter last week. Sunday is his sixth start as a Viking.
- OfficialMcCarthy will be the active backupO'Connell named McCarthy the No. 2 for Sunday after using him as the emergency third quarterback in Week 1. He lost the starting job to Murray in camp.