The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with a lot of injuries this season. Most teams have. It’s football. Many of the Vikings injuries have been focused on the offensive line. That hard-hit position group is a significant reason for the disappointing 5-8 record. With four games to play, the Vikings are finally somewhat healthy. Last week against the Washington Commanders was the first time this season the five starting offensive linemen started and finished the game. Right guard Will Fries is the only offensive lineman to play every game. In advance of their Week 15 Sunday Night game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Vikings are as healthy as they’ve been all season but they aren’t free from injuries. In Week 15, no team is. Here’s a look at this week’s injured list.
Wednesday
Christian Darrisaw, OT (Knee) - Did Not Practice
Jordan Addison, WR (Achilles) - Limited Practice
T.J. Hockenson, TE (Shin) - Did Not Practice
Aaron Jones Sr., RB (Shoulder) - Limited Practice
Joshua Metellus, S (Shoulder) - Limited Practice
Ty Chandler*, RB (Knee) - Full Practice
Donovan Jackson, G (Ankle) - Limited Practice
Theo Jackson, S (Neck) - Limited Practice
Levi Drake Rodriguez (Neck) - Limited Practice
Jonathan Allen (Rest) - Limited Practice
Javon Hargrave (Rest) - Limited Practice
Justin Jefferson (Rest) - Limited Practice
Ryan Kelly (Rest) - Limited Practice
Brian O’Neill (Rest) - Limited Practice
Harrison Smith (Rest) - Limited Practice
Thursday
Christian Darrisaw, OT (Knee) - Did Not Practice
Jordan Addison, WR (Achilles) - Limited Practice
T.J. Hockenson, TE (Shin) - Limited Practice
Aaron Jones Sr., RB (Shoulder) - Limited Practice
Joshua Metellus, S (Shoulder) - Limited Practice
Ty Chandler*, RB (Knee) - Full Practice
Donovan Jackson, G (Ankle) - Full Practice
Theo Jackson, S (Neck) - Full Practice
Levi Drake Rodriguez (Neck) - Full Practice
Jonathan Allen (Rest) - Full Practice
Javon Hargrave (Rest) - Full Practice
Justin Jefferson (Rest) - Full Practice
Ryan Kelly (Rest) - Full Practice
Brian O’Neill (Rest) - Full Practice
Harrison Smith (Rest) - Full Practice
*-Ty Chandler is currently within his 21-day practice window as he works his way back from a stint on injured reserve.
Christian Darrisaw is clearly the concern of the injured list. All season, the Vikings and Darrisaw have carefully managed his return from last season’s knee injury. His weekly routine has been to practice Wednesday and rest Thursday. The fact that he didn’t practice either day is concerning. He was removed early from the Commanders game last week but that seemed to be because the game was well in hand. The hope here is that it’s simply because it’s the final quarter of the season and he received an extended rest this week. As for the four players that were limited in both practices, Jordan Addison is the most curious. Hopefully, the team is just being careful.
The Vikings need Christian Darrisaw on the field. We should find out more about his situation today during Kevin O’Connell’s press conference. Better be good news.
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