The Minnesota Vikings are three-point underdogs at home versus the Los Angeles Rams this weekend.

The Vikings must win two out of their final three games — and maybe all three — if they hope to see postseason action. On the other hand, the Rams are a lock for the postseason, nipping at the heels of the Arizona Cardinals for the NFC West crown.

Also, here is the injury report — Adam Thielen and C.J. Ham are questionable.

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In addition, the Vikings will notably be without the services of Dalvin Cook (COVID), Danielle Hunter, Everson Griffen, Mason Cole, and Irv Smith Jr.

Here’s the depth chart for Week 16:

— Offense —

Quarterback

QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Sean Mannion
QB3: Kellen Mond

Running Back

RB1: Alexander Mattison
RB2: Kene Nwangwu
RB3: Wayne Gallman

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham (Questionable)

Wide Receiver

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Adam Thielen (Questionable)
WR3: K.J. Osborn
WR4: Dede Westbrook
WR5: Ihmir Smith-Marsette
WR6: Dan Chisena

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
LG2: Dakota Dozier

Right Guard

RG1: Oli Udoh
RG2: Wyatt Davis

— 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: Dede Westbrook
PR2: K.J. Osborn

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).

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