The Minnesota Vikings have won their last nine contests and have a probability to clinch the highest seed in the NFC playoffs with Sunday’s victory. The obstacle standing in their way is the Detroit Lions, part of the NFL’s top division and one of only two teams to beat the Vikings this season.
Two Vikings defensemen are in danger of missing Sunday’s clash
Detroit’s injury problems are well documented. The rivals in this division have a deep squad, but there are countless players on IR, including top defenders Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill and Carlton Davis.
Compared to the Lions, the Vikings are quite healthy. However, there are still some problems. Christian Darrisaw’s season-ending knee injury damaged the club, as did JJ McCarthy’s surgery.
According to the team’s official report, in addition to long-term injuries, the Vikings even have several short-term wounds, and two players missed Wednesday’s training.
Passer Patrick Jones II suffered a knee injury in the last game against the Green Bay Packers. The opponent, Tucker Kraft, made a low block, which is legal and happens repeatedly in a match, however it prompted a response from Jones’ teammates, including comment on X from Jonathan Greenard. Given efforts to make the sport safer, the NFL may take a look at this rule in the long run.
The defender is a rotation player who comes into play every time Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel need a break or when Brian Flores needs an additional passer on the pitch. Jones played in 15 games this yr and recorded seven rebounds and 39 tackles.
Jones is in the ultimate yr of his rookie contract and an honest campaign will help him generate interest in March. An absence would mean more snaps for first-round rookie Dallas Turner, who has made some impressive plays recently. The excellent news, nevertheless, is that the serious-looking injury appears to be minor.
Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill also missed Wednesday’s practice. He is the essential backup to Ivan Pace and Blake Cashman, who’ve missed a while this season.
The experienced journeyman and special teams defender appeared in all 16 contests, recording 18 tackles and two interceptions. He played 179 snaps on defense and 317 on special teams. Brian Asamoah would have been promoted to LB3 behind the 2 starters, but safety Joshua Metellus passed him.
More clarity will emerge in the approaching days because the Vikings release more injury reports.
Aaron Jones suffered a quad injury against the Packers and was sidelined for some games, resulting in Cam Akers’ heroics. Its limited status is nice news. After training – he said he can be able to go.
Health is an important thing at the tip of the season, and the Vikings are in a greater position than many other organizations.
