The Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders both play on Sunday afternoon, not just fighting for a victory, but also when it comes to NFL Draft position.

Quarterback is going to be a big factor on Sunday afternoon, as both J.J. McCarthy and Jayden Daniels are coming off injuries, and it looks highly likely that both will end up playing in the game.

What else is going on with the injuries? Thursday’s injury report continues to paint the picture of what will happen on Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings Thursday injury report

Player	Injury	W/T/F	Designation
LG Donovan Jackson	Ankle	DNP/Limited
DT Levi Drake Rodriguez	Neck	DNP/DNP
DT Jonathan Allen	Not Injury Related-Rest	Limited/Full
OG Blake Brandel	Concussion	Limited/Full
RB Ty Chandler	Knee	Limited/Full
EDGE Jonathan Greenard	Shoulder	Limited/Limited
DT Javon Hargrave	Not Injury Related-Rest	Limited/Full
S Theo Jackson	Neck	Limited/Limited
RB Aaron Jones	Shoulder	Limited/Limited
C Ryan Kelly	Hip	Limited/Full
S Josh Metellus	Shoulder	Limited/Limited
DT Jalen Redmond	Hip	Limited/Full
S Harrison Smith	Not Injury Related-Rest	Limited/Full
LT Christian Darrisaw	Knee	Full/DNP
QB J.J. McCarthy	Concussion	Full/Full

Observations

• McCarthy needed to practice in full to clear the concussion protocol, and he has officially cleared it.
• Brandel, Kelly, and Jackson all improved on Thursday, which is big for the offensive line. Darrisaw was his normal DNP, and he should be back to a full participant on Friday.
• Chandler practiced for the second consecutive day, and he could return on Sunday. If he does, there will need to be a roster move made to add him to the active roster.
• The one serious addition that we haven’t seen in recent weeks is Rodriguez. Two consecutive days of not practicing will likely result in some Elijah Williams snaps.

Washington Commanders Thursday injury report

Player	Injury	W/T/F	Designation
TE Zach Ertz	Not Injury Related-Rest	DNP/Full
DE Drake Jackson	Knee/Groin	DNP/DNP
DT Javon Kinlaw	Back	DNP/Full
EDGE Von Miller	Not Injury Related-Rest	DNP/Full
LT Laremy Tunsil	Not Injury Related-Rest	DNP/Full
LB Bobby Wagner	Knee	DNP/DNP
QB Jayden Daniels	Left Elbow	Limited/Full
LB Frankie Luvu	Shoulder	Limited/Full
WR Noah Brown	Groin/Knee	Full/Full
LS Tyler Ott	Back	Full/Full
OT George Fant	Knee	None/Limited

Observations

• The headliner here is Daniels. He dislocated his elbow a few weeks back on Sunday night in garbage time. Seeing him improve points toward him making a return to the field.
• Wagner didn’t participate in practice over the last two days, and it could be huge on Sunday.

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