The Minnesota Vikings are just two days away from their matchup against the division rival Detroit Lions, with a chance to improve to 6-0. The Lions, currently 4-1, are looking to close the gap. Making this showdown a strong contender for game of the week.
Actives/Inactives: Minnesota Vikings final injury report vs Detroit Lions
The Minnesota Vikings final injury report was released on Friday, but changes have already been made since. The Active/Inactive report just released. Here is who is in and out vs the Detroit Lions.
| Questionable –> Active | Officially Inactive | Practice Squad Elevations |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE – Pat Jones II | ILB – Blake Cashman | EDGE – Bo Richter |
| RB – Aaron Jones | CB – Akayleb Evans | DT – Jalen Redmond |
| DT – Harrison Phillips | DL – Levi Drake Rodriguez | |
| RB – Myles Gaskin | ||
| CB – Dwight McGlothern | ||
| QB – Brett Rypien | ||
| TE – TJ Hockenson* | ||
| RG – Dalton Risner* |
Blake Cashman and Akayleb Evans were officially ruled out on Friday, after not practicing during the week. Losing Cashman is a tough hit for the Minnesota Vikings defense, especially since he’s been playing pretty well this season.
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Who’s in, who’s out for the Minnesota Vikings
However, this opens the door for second-year standout Ivan Pace Jr., who will now take over the green dot responsibilities, meaning he will have Brian Flores in his helmet, and be tasked with relaying his calls to teammates.
T.J. Hockenson was listed as questionable on Friday, but both he and Dalton Risner were ruled out on Saturday, among a flurry of Vikings roster moves. Nonetheless, he is getting close to making his comeback and is expected to play on Thursday night vs the LA Rams.
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Star running back Aaron Jones was also listed as questionable, earlier in the week. He is active and will play vs the Lions. Pat Jones and Harrison Phillips, two important players on the defensive line, are also active. Given Detroit’s success on the ground, this season, the Vikings need Harrison Phillips on the field.
Dalton Risner was a surprise inactive, when the Minnesota Vikings broke that news on Saturday. Nonetheless, starting RG Ed Ingram is reportedly on a short leash. Risner appeared fired up earlier in the week and ready to play, calling himself 100% and saying that he has been able to play for weeks. Instead, he’s inactive again.