Minnesota Vikings Thursday injury report has major development that will ease everyone’s minds
A huge boost for the Vikings on Thursday.
The Minnesota Vikings are set to host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium and it’s going to be a very interesting game.
These two teams met in Week 1 on Monday Night Football, and the Vikings had a monstrous fourth quarter from quarterback J.J. McCarthy with 21 points to get a 27-24 victory. It’s been a very different nine weeks since they both played, as the Bears have rattled off six wins, while the Vikings are 3-5.
The winner of this game will be in a better spot when it comes to trying to win the NFC North, as the Vikings have a 2-0 record so far in the division, with both wins coming on the road.
Thursday’s injury report makes things clearer about who will end up playing on Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota Vikings Thursday injury report
| Player | Injury | W/T/F | Designation |
| EDGE Jonathan Greenard | Shoulder | DNP/DNP | |
| RG Will Fries | Calf | Limited/Limited | |
| RB Aaron Jones | Shoulder/Toe | Limited/Limited | |
| C Ryan Kelly | Concussion | Limited/Limited | |
| QB J.J. McCarthy | Right Hand | Limited/Full | |
| S Josh Metellus | Foot | Limited/Limited | |
| TE Josh Oliver | Foot | Limited/Limited | |
| RT Justin Skule | Shoulder | Limited/Full | |
| S Harrison Smith | Not Injury Related-Rest | Limited/None | |
| EDGE Andrew Van Ginkel | Neck | Limited/Limited | |
| LT Christian Darrisaw | Knee | Full/DNP | |
| S Theo Jackson | Concussion | Full/Full |
Observations
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell alluded earlier in the week that this could be growing. It didn’t on Thursday, but last week, Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave got rest days on Friday.
- McCarthy took a step forward on Thursday. Despite his hand injury, McCarthy was a full participant. It’s really a non-issue.
- After appearing on the injury report on Wednesday, Kelly remained limited. He is going to be one to watch to play on Sunday.
Chicago Bears Thursday injury report
| Player | Injury | W/T/F | Designation |
| S Kevin Byard III | Not Injury Related-Rest | DNP/Full | |
| S Jaquan Brisker | Back | DNP/DNP | |
| LB T.J. Edwards | Hand/Hamstring | DNP/DNP | |
| DT Grady Jarrett | Not Injury Related-Rest | DNP/Full | |
| WR D.J. Moore | Shoulder | DNP/Limited | |
| WR Rome Odunze | Ankle | DNP/Limited | |
| DB Tyrique Stevenson | Shoulder | DNP/Full | |
| WR Jahdae Walker | Concussion | DNP/DNP | |
| TE Cole Kmet | Back | Limited/Full | |
| DT Dominique Robinson | Ankle | Limited/Full | |
| RB D’Andre Swift | Hip | Limited/Full | |
| DB Josh Blackwell | Concussion | Full/Full | |
| LB Ruben Hyppolite II | Knee | Full/Full | |
| LG Joe Thuney | Not Injury Related-Rest | None/DNP |
Observations
- Both Moore and Odunze took steps forward on Thursday, upgrading to limited participation. That makes it more likely both will play on Sunday.
- Swift went from limited to full participation
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