Minnesota Vikings dealt a lump of coal in their stocking right before Christmas Day game vs. Lions
The Minnesota Vikings will be without right tackle Brian O’Neill for the third time this season.
Ninety minutes before the Minnesota Vikings face off against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, we saw the inactives drop, and there are multiple big names on it.
The Vikings already knew they would be without tight end T.J. Hockenson, and the inactives also included right tackle Brian O’Neill, who will miss the game with a heel injury. The inactives are as follows:
- QB J.J. McCarthy
- QB Brett Rypien (Emergency 3rd QB)
- RB Jordan Mason
- ILB Austin Keys
- RT Brian O’Neill
- TE T.J. Hockenson
Brian O’Neill to miss Christmas Day game vs. Detroit Lions
O’Neill is set to miss his third game of the year with an injury. He missed the games against the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Chargers with an MCL injury. It’s a tough one for the Vikings, who are starting Max Brosmer for the second time this season. He will have backup tackles Justin Skule and Blake Brandel, along with backup center Michael Jurgens.
O’Neill being out means Walter Rouse is active for the first time in a few weeks. He has been inactive for weeks, not having played since Week 8 against the Chargers.
The Vikings don’t have a lot to play for, but they can knock the Lions out of the playoffs with a win. However, doing so with three backups on the offensive line will be a tough task.
Minnesota Vikings News
Minnesota Vikings final injury report includes surprising starter out on Christmas Day vs. Detroit Lions
The Minnesota Vikings will have four players out on Thursday afternoon, including a surprise in tight end T.J. Hockenson.
Minnesota Vikings News
Minnesota Vikings can give the Detroit Lions a giant lump of coal for Christmas in their Week 17 matchup
The Minnesota Vikings may not have the playoffs to play for on Thursday afternoon, but they can certainly ruin Christmas Day for the Detroit Lions.
