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.