Vikings Final Injury Report Is a Monster

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Dec 7, 2024
Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) and safety Camryn Bynum (24) react during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

The Minnesota Vikings have won five straight, bouncing back masterfully after losing two games following their Week 6 bye.

Vikings Final Injury Report Is a Monster

Next up is the Atlanta Falcons, a club firmly contending for the NFC South crown.

Minnesota’s injury report is much more plentiful than in week’s past — and not in good way.

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) celebrates his touchdown scored with Christian Darrisaw against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images.

Several players are listed a questionable, and one starting cornerback has already been ruled out.

These are each team’s injured players one day before Week 14.

Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

Vikings Injury Report

  • Stephon Gilmore — OUT (CB Hamstring)
  • Patrick Jones II — QUESTIONABLE (OLB, Knee)
  • Andrew Van Ginkel — QUESTIONABLE (OLB, Thigh)
  • Andrew De Paola — QUESTIONABLE (LS, Hand)
  • Will Reichard — QUESTIONABLE (K, Quad)
  • Dalton Risner — QUESTIONABLE (RG, Back)
  • Harrison Phillips — QUESTIONABLE (DT, Back)

Jay Ward (S), Jonathan Bullard (DT), Blake Cashman (LB), and Josh Oliver (TE) were sprinkled a bit on the injury report this week but carry no injury designation to Week 13.

Long-term Injuries

  • Mekhi Blackmon, CB (Knee, Out for season)
  • Christian Darrisaw, LT (Knee, Out for season)
  • Jeremy Flax, OL (Out for season)
  • Jordan Kunaszyk, LB (Out for season)
  • J.J. McCarthy, QB (Knee, Out for season)
  • Ivan Pace Jr., LB (Hamstring, Out at Least 3 Games)
  • Najee Thompson, CB (Knee, Out for season)

Falcons Injury Report

Injury Report
Dec 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison (96) takes down Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports.
  • Jase McClellan — OUT (RB, Knee)
  • Mike Hughes — QUESTIONABLE (CB, Neck)
  • Ruke Orhorhoro — QUESTIONABLE (DT, Ankle)

Troy Andersen (LB), Nate Landman (LB), Zach Harrison (DE), Darnell Mooney (WR), Chris Lindstrom (G), Jake Matthews (OT), and Kaleb McGary (OT) were limited in practice this week but will enter Sunday with no injury designation.

The Vikings are six-point favorites to defeat the Falcons in Week 14. The Vikings have won five of six matchups against Atlanta in the last decade.

Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) celebrates his field goal against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.

The Vikings remain in second place inside the NFC North, 1.5 games back of the Detroit Lions, a club that is straight crushing it right now. In fact, sportsbooks believe the Lions will win the Super Bowl.

Minnesota’s Super Bowl probability has climbed from +8000 to +1700 in the last three months, a signal that oddsmakers are beginning to buy what the purple team is selling. Nobody anywhere predicted Minnesota to be 10-2 at this point on the calendar. Instead, most would’ve guessed a mark closer to .500.

The Falcons are battling the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the NFC South crown, and a loss could plop Atlanta in second place after most of the season on top.

Atlanta’s offense is a Top 15 group in the NFL, led by Kirk Cousins, Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Darnell Mooney, and sometimes Kyle Pitts. The defense ranks in the bottom 13.

Minnesota can clinch a playoff berth on Sunday with a win and some help: a Buffalo Bills win over the Los Angeles Rams, plus a Seattle Seahawks dub over the Arizona Cardinals.

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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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