Minnesota Vikings first injury report brings good news across the board heading into Week 9 vs. Detroit Lions

The Vikings are getting better going into the stretch run, starting with Week 9 against the Detroit Lions.

Tyler Forness — NFL & College Football News Writer
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Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) looks to make a pass during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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The Minnesota Vikings continue to receive some positive news heading into Sunday’s must-win game against the division-rival Detroit Lions. The biggest news for the Vikings has come on the injury front.

We know that Carson Wentz is now on injured reserve with the shoulder injury that he suffered against the Cleveland Browns. He gutted it out against the Los Angeles Chargers. That leaves J.J. McCarthy ready to return as the starting quarterback.

The status at quarterback wasn’t the only thing we learned about the Vikings’ injuries on Wednesday, as there were multiple players on the report with improved statuses.

Minnesota Vikings Wednesday injury report

Player Injury W/T/F Designation
EDGE Andrew Van GinkelNeckFull
QB J.J. McCarthyAnkleFull
LT Christian DarrisawKneeFull
CB Isaiah RodgersShoulderLimited
RT Brian O’NeillKneeLimited
EDGE Jonathan GreenardAnkleLimited
TE Josh OliverFootDNP
CB Jeff OkudahConcussionDNP
FB C.J. HamHandDNP

Observations

  • Seeing all of Darrisaw, McCarthy, and Van Ginkel being full participants is massive. They need all three to be back and play good football, especially McCarthy, who needs the reps.
  • Oliver’s foot injury isn’t what you would call good, but it will likely keep him out of the game on Sunday. That will impact whatever running game the Vikings currently have.
  • Greenard is one to watch over the course of the week. He hurt his ankle against the Chargers, but it appeared in real time to be minor.

Detroit Lions Wednesday injury report

Player Injury W/T/FDesignation
CB Terrion ArnoldShoulderFull
RB Sione VakiGroinLimited
S Daniel ThomasArmLimited
LB Malcom RodriguezKneeLimited
EDGE Al-Quadin MuhammadHamstringLimited
CB Avonte MaddoxHamstringLimited
LT Taylor DeckerShoulderLimited
RB Craig ReynoldsHamstringDNP
S Kerby JosephKneeDNP

Observations

  • There are some really good players on here for the Lions. The most significant is Joseph, who is still dealing with a knee injury. The fact that he didn’t practice out of the bye week is a big deal.
  • Decker missing the game could be a big deal, especially if Greenard and Van Ginkel end up playing. If Decker doesn’t play, it could be a huge benefit for Brian Flores.
  • The Lions will likely get Arnold back this week, but he’s been up and down during his career, and going against the Vikings’ stable of receivers could be just what the doctor ordered for Kevin O’Connell.

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