Vikings Depth Chart Ahead of Week 8 vs. Cowboys
The Minnesota Vikings are 2.5-point favorites versus the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium.
A win over Dallas plops Minnesota one game over .500 for the first time since 2019, increasing playoffs optimism from the fanbase with ultra-challenging opponents on the docket in Weeks 9, 10, and 11.
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Also, here is the injury report — no Michael Pierce and Patrick Jones II and Dede Westbrook are up in the air.
Here’s the depth chart for Week 8:
— Offense —
Quarterback
QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Sean Mannion
QB3: Kellen Mond
Running Back
RB1: Dalvin Cook
RB2: Alexander Mattison
RB3: Kene Nwangwu
Fullback
FB1: C.J. Ham
Wide Receiver
WR1: Adam Thielen
WR2: Justin Jefferson
WR3: K.J. Osborn
WR4: Dede Westbrook (Questionable)
WR5: Ihmir Smith-Marsette
WR6: Dan Chisena
Tight End
TE1: Tyler Conklin
TE2: Chris Herndon
** Luke Stocker will likely be activated at TE3.
Left Tackle
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Rashod Hill
Right Tackle
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Blake Brandel
Center
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Mason Cole
Left Guard
LG1: Ezra Cleveland
Right Guard
RG1: Oli Udoh
RG2: Wyatt Davis
— Defense —
Left Defensive End
LDE1: Danielle Hunter
LDE2: Patrick Jones II (Doubtful)
** Kenny Willekes will likely be activated.
Right Defensive End
RDE1: Everson Griffen
RDE2: D.J. Wonnum
Nose Tackle
NT1: Armon Watts
NT2: James Lynch
3-Tech Defensive Tackle
3DT1: Dalvin Tomlinson
3DT2: Sheldon Richardson
Strongside Linebacker
SLB1: Anthony Barr
SLB2: Blake Lynch
SLB3: Ryan Connelly
Middle Linebacker
MLB1: Eric Kendricks
MLB2: Troy Dye
Weakside Linebacker
WLB1: Nick Vigil
WLB2: Chazz Surratt
Cornerbacks
CB1: Bashaud Breeland
CB2: Mackensie Alexander
CB3: Cameron Dantzler
CB4: Kris Boyd
CB5: Harrison Hand
Strong Safety
SS1: Harrison Smith
SS2 Josh Metellus
Free Safety
FS1: Xavier Woods
FS2: Camryn Bynum
— 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 (Questionable)
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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