Minnesota Vikings final injury report could play significant factor in getting a Week 11 win vs. Green Bay Packers

The return of two players in the trenches could change everything for the Vikings.

Tyler Forness NFL & College Football News Writer
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a catch against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
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The Minnesota Vikings have a tough road test on Sunday afternoon against the division rival Green Bay Packers. This could end up being the reason why the Vikings either feel good about potentially getting a playoff spot or not making it at all.

If they want to put themselves in a position to get a playoff spot, it’s going to come down to winning in the trenches. The Vikings have two of their better trench players on the injury report, but it’s looking better for them heading into Sunday, while the Packers still have a loaded injury report.

Minnesota Vikings Thursday injury report

Player Injury W/T/F Designation
RG Will FriesKneeDNP/Limited/Full
EDGE Jonathan GreenardShoulderDNP/Limited/LimitedQuestionable
LT Christian DarrisawKneeFull/DNP
RB Aaron JonesShoulderFull/Full/Full
C Ryan KellyConcussionFull/Full/FullQuestionable
DT Jonathan AllenNot Injury Related-RestNone/None/Limited
DT Javon HargraveNot Injury Related-RestNone/None/Limited
S Harrison SmithNot Injury Related-RestNone/None/Limited

Observations

  • Head coach Kevin O’Connell reported that Greenard and Kelly would be back on the practice field on Wednesday, and now they are the only players remaining on the injury report with a questionable designation.
  • Fries improving every day likely means that his injury isn’t much of a concern, but rather they were just being cautious.

Green Bay Packers Thursday injury report

Player Injury W/T/FDesignation
DL Karl BrooksAnkleDNP/DNP/LimitedQuestionable
CB Nate HobbsKneeDNP/DNP/DNPOut
RB Josh JacobsKneeDNP/Limited/LimitedQuestionagle
LB Quay WalkerNeckDNP/DNP/DNPDoubtbul
WR Saivion WilliamsFootDNP/Limited/DNPQuestionable
S Javon BullardAnkleLimited/Limited//LimitedNone
LB Edgerrin CooperFootLimited/Limited/Full
WR Romeo DoubsWristLimited/Limited/Full
WR Matthew GoldenShoulder/WristLimited/Limited/LimitedQuestionable
CB Keisean NixonIllnessLimited/Limited/Full
EDGE Micah ParsonsPectoralLimited/Limited/Full
RT Zach TomBackLimited/Limited/Limited
DL Lukas Van NessFootLimited/Limited/LimitedQuestionable
WR Christian WatsonKneeLimited/Limited/Full
WR Dontayvion WicksCalfLimited/Limited/LimitedQuestionable
CB Bo MeltonShoulderNone/Limited/Full
QB Jordan LoveLeft ShoulderFull/Full/Full
K Brandon McManusRight QuadricepFull/Full/Full
LG Aaron BanksNot Injury Related-RestNone/None/Limited
WR Jayden ReedFoot/ShoulderNone/None/LimitedOut

Observations

  • This is a really long list, but it got shorter on Sunday. The only player who was eligible to practice all week and who was ruled out is Hobbs. Reed had his practice window activated and practiced in a limited capacity.
  • Likely having no Walker is a big deal, as is having three wide receivers questionable in Golden, Wicks, and Williams.