Vikings Week 16 Injury Report: Trenches present major cause for concern ahead of final road game
The Minnesota Vikings have major issues in the trenches ahead of Sunday’s game, led by Christian Darrsaw and Brian O’Neill
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to improve their record to 7-8 when they take on the 2-12 New York Giants, who are in contention for the first-overall pick.
It doesn’t matter when it comes to the playoff standings, but it certainly does for NFL Draft position. There are many players banged up on both sides, including the Vikings, who lost edge rusher Jonathan Greenard and safety Josh Metellus for the season this week.
The injury report on Wednesday lists numerous trench players for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings Wednesday injury report
| Player | Injury | W/T/F | Designation |
| LT Christian Darrisaw | Knee | DNP | |
| DT Javon Hargrave | Thigh | DNP | |
| C Ryan Kelly | Knee | DNP | |
| RT Brian O’Neill | Heel | DNP | |
| TE Gavin Bartholomew | Back | Limited | |
| ILB Austin Keys | Ankle | Limited | |
| WR Jalen Nailor | Back | Limited | |
| RB Ty Chandler | Knee | Full |
Observations
- Christian Darrisaw being on the list is tough, but he’s been injured all season, missing multiple games for the Vikings. You can make an argument that he should be shut down for the season.
- Gavin Bartholomew practiced for the first time since training camp opened, as he’s been on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Seeing him play at all would be good.
- Javon Hargrave and Brian O’Neill left Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Their status will be worth monitoring.
New York Giants Wednesday injury report
| Player | Injury | W/T/F | Designation |
| WR Beaux Collins | Concussion/Neck | DNP | |
| LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles | Illness | DNP | |
| DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches | Ankle | DNP | |
| EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux | Shoulder | DNP | |
| P Jamie Gillan | Left Knee | Limited | |
| CB Art Green | Illness/Hamstring | Limited | |
| DT Dexter Lawrence II | Not Injury Related-Rest | Limited | |
| CB Rico Payton | Back | Limited | |
| CB Dru Phillips | Heel | Limited | |
| OL Joshua Ezeudu | Calf | Full | |
| OL Evan Neal | Hamstring | Full | |
| WR Gunner Olszewski | Concussion | Full |
Observations
- Three cornerbacks on the list are a concern for the Giants, especially Dru Phillips.
- Kayvon Thibodeaux’s absence will limit the Giants’ pass-rush versatility.
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