Final Injury Report for Vikings Bengals Showdown
The injury reports for both the Vikings and Bengals are lengthy this week.
Multiple starters on each team are in jeopardy of missing Sunday’s game. The Vikings will be without slot cornerback Mackensie Alexander and most likely will not see starting tight end Kyle Rudoph Sunday. Minnesota also lost tight end Blake Bell for the season due to a shoulder injury.
The team made some roster moves Friday in order to account for the absences at tight end.
The Bengals will essentially be down all three of their starting linebackers. Starter Kevin Minter was placed on IR this week and is done for the season. That’s going to hurt Cincinnati’s run defense, which is already ranked 32nd in the NFL. The Bengals will also be without starting cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick.
With the Viking looking to clinch the NFC North division for the second straight week, the injury situation could give them a leg up (no pun intended) as they look to finish the season strong and secure a playoff berth in front of their home fans on Sunday.
BREAKING NEWS: According to ESPN Cincinnati Bengals reporter Katherine Terrell’s Twitter feed, running back Joe Mixon did NOT pass the concussion protocol and will miss Sunday’s game. Also, Bengals offensive lineman T.J. Johnson was placed on injured reserve today.
Minnesota Vikings
| Quarterback | Kirk Cousins | Case Keenum | Teddy Bridgewater | Sam Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 30 | 25 | 30 |
| Height | 6-foot-3 | 6-foot-2 | 6-foot-2 | 6-foot-4 |
| Weight | 215 lbs. | 209 lbs. | 215 lbs. | 235 lbs. |
| Career Passing Yards | 16,206 | 8,771 | 6,150 | 19,049 |
| Career Touchdowns | 99 | 46 | 28 | 101 |
| Career Interceptions | 55 | 27 | 22 | 57 |
| Career Completion Rate | 65.5% | 61.9% | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Career Record as Starter | 26-30-1 | 20-18 | 17-11 | 34-45-1 |
Vikings Friday Injury Report
Out – Alexander
Doubtful – Reiff, Rudolph
Questionable – Lamur
Cincinnati Bengals
| Running Back | Latavius Murray | Jerick McKinnon | LeGarrette Blount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 25 | 31 |
| Height | 6-foot-3 | 5-foot-9 | 6-foot-1 |
| Weight | 225 lbs. | 205 lbs. | 245 lbs. |
| Career Starts | 42 | 14 | 54 |
| Career Rushing Attempts | 759 | 474 | 1,341 |
| Career Rushing Yards | 3,120 | 1,918 | 5,888 |
| Average YPA | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Career Rushing Touchdowns | 28 | 7 | 51 |
| Career Receptions | 106 | 142 | 54 |
| Career Receiving Yards | 742 | 984 | 387 |
| Career Receiving Touchdowns | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Average YPR | 7.0 | 6.9 | 7.2 |
Bengals Friday Injury Report
Out – Burfict, Kirkpatrick, Minter, Vigil
Doubtful – Johnson
Questionable – Mixon, Williams
DNP = Did not participate in practice
LP = Limited participation in practice
FP = Full participation
NL = Not listed
Full Participation = 100% of a player’s normal repetitions
Limited Participation = Less than 100% of a players normal repetitions
Out = Player will not play
Doubtful = 25% chance a player will play
Questionable = 50% chance a player will play
The Vikings plan to get both Pat Elflein and Mike Remmers back for the game. It’s likely Rashod Hill will fill in at left tackle for Riley Reiff. The team plans to use David Morgan and Kyle Carter at tight end if starter Rudolph is unable to play.