Vikings Depth Chart Ahead of Week 15 at Bears
The Minnesota Vikings are six-point favorites on the road versus the Chicago Bears in Week 15.
The Vikings must win three of the final four games for a reasonable chance at the postseason. Three out of four like wiggles Minnesota into the dance, whereas a 2-2 split or worse probably results in no-playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Also, here is the injury report — Adam Thielen is questionable. Bashaud Breeland was waived on Saturday after an altercation at practice.
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In addition, the Vikings will notably be without the services of Danielle Hunter, Everson Griffen, and Irv Smith Jr.
Here’s the depth chart for Week 15:
— Offense —
Quarterback
QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Sean Mannion
QB3: Kellen Mond
Running Back
RB1: Dalvin Cook
RB2: Kene Nwangwu
RB3: Wayne Gallman
Fullback
FB1: C.J. Ham
Wide Receiver
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Adam Thielen (Questionable)
WR3: K.J. Osborn
WR4: Ihmir Smith-Marsette
** One of these men will likely be called up from the practice squad.
Tight End
TE1: Tyler Conklin
TE2: Chris Herndon
TE3: Luke Stocker
Left Tackle
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Rashod Hill
Right Tackle
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Blake Brandel
Center
C1: Garrett Bradbury
Left Guard
LG1: Ezra Cleveland
Right Guard
RG1: Oli Udoh
RG2: Mason Cole
RG3: Wyatt Davis
** Cole is likely to start here with Udoh in a reservist role, although the team has not made this official.
— Defense —
Left Defensive End
LDE1: D.J. Wonnum
LDE2: Patrick Jones II
Right Defensive End
RDE1: Sheldon Richardson
RDE2: Tashawn Bower
** It is unclear when Kenny Willekes will actually play.
Nose Tackle
NT1: Michael Pierce
NT2: Armon Watts
NT3: James Lynch
3-Tech Defensive Tackle
3DT1: Dalvin Tomlinson
Strongside Linebacker
SLB1: Anthony Barr
SLB2: Blake Lynch
Middle Linebacker
MLB1: Eric Kendricks
MLB2: Troy Dye
Weakside Linebacker
WLB1: Nick Vigil
WLB2: Chazz Surratt
Cornerback
CB1: Patrick Peterson
CB2: Cameron Dantzler
CB3: Mackensie Alexander
CB4: Kris Boyd
CB5: Harrison Hand
** Tye Smith or Parry Nickerson could be activated from the practice squad.
Strong Safety
SS1: Harrison Smith
SS2: Camryn Bynum
Free Safety
FS1: Xavier Woods
FS2: Josh Metellus
— Special Teams —
Kicker
K: Greg Joseph
Punter
P: Jordan Berry
Long Snapper
LS: Andrew DePaola
Kick Returner
KR1: Kene Nwangwu
Punt Returner
PR1: K.J. Osborn
PR2: Ihmir Smith-Marsette
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sally from Minneapolis. His Viking fandom dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ and The Doors (the band).