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

Tyler Forness — NFL & College Football News Writer
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Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings tackle Brian O'Neill (75) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings tackle Brian O’Neill (75) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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 DarrisawKneeDNP
DT Javon HargraveThighDNP
C Ryan KellyKneeDNP
RT Brian O’NeillHeelDNP
TE Gavin BartholomewBackLimited
ILB Austin KeysAnkleLimited
WR Jalen NailorBackLimited
RB Ty ChandlerKneeFull

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/FDesignation
WR Beaux CollinsConcussion/NeckDNP
LB Demetrius Flannigan-FowlesIllnessDNP
DL Rakeem Nunez-RochesAnkleDNP
EDGE Kayvon ThibodeauxShoulderDNP
P Jamie GillanLeft KneeLimited
CB Art GreenIllness/HamstringLimited
DT Dexter Lawrence IINot Injury Related-RestLimited
CB Rico PaytonBackLimited
CB Dru PhillipsHeelLimited
OL Joshua EzeuduCalfFull
OL Evan NealHamstringFull
WR Gunner OlszewskiConcussionFull

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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