Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (31) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings started 5-0 out of the gate, tabulating wins over the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, and New York Jets. They then enjoyed a bye week — that did the team no good.
Minnesota has lost two straight to the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams, desperately needing a dub this weekend on Sunday Night Football.
Next up is the Indianapolis Colts in three days, a club showcasing an even-steven .500 record.
So, with a 5-2 record and the Colts on the horizon, here’s the Vikings’ 53-man roster. Starters are noted in bold.
QB1: Sam Darnold
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Brett Rypien
RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Ty Chandler
RB3: Cam Akers
FB1: C.J. Ham
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Brandon Powell
WR5: Trent Sherfield
TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
IR: Nick Muse
LT1: Cam Robinson
LT2: Walter Rouse
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: David Quessenberry (Questionable)
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Dan Feeney
LG1: Blake Brandel
RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Dalton Risner (Designated for Return)
RG2: Michael Jurgens
OLB1: Jonathan Greenard
OLB2: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB3: Patrick Jones II
OLB4: Dallas Turner
OLB5: Jihad Ward
OLB6: Bo Richter
IR: Gabriel Murphy
DE1: Jerry Tillery
DE2: Jonathan Bullard
DE3: Levi Drake Rodriguez
NT1: Harrison Phillips
NT2: Taki Taimani (Questionable)
MLB1: Ivan Pace Jr.
MLB2: Kamu Grugier-Hill
WLB1: Blake Cashman (Questionable)
WLB2: Brian Asamoah
IR: Jordan Kunaszyk
CB1: Stephon Gilmore
CB2: Byron Murphy
CB3: Shaquill Griffin
CB4: Fabian Moreau
CB5: Akayleb Evans
CB6: Dwight McGlothern
S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Camryn Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Jay Ward
K1: Will Reichard
P1: Ryan Wright
LS: Andrew DePaola
KR1: Ty Chandler
KR2: Brandon Powell
PR1: Brandon Powell
The last time Minnesota dueled Indianapolis, it created the greatest comeback in NFL history.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.
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