Matthew Stafford questionable for Lions against Minnesota
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is questionable for Detroit’s season finale against Minnesota on SundayJANUARY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
IFEADI ODENIGBO
Ruled out ahead of Week 17 Odenigbo (chest) has been ruled out for the Vikings' Week 17 matchup against Detroit.
Impact Odenigbo powered through an ankle injury to make his 15th start of the season last Friday during a Christmas afternoon loss to the Saints. The same can't be said for the 26-year-old's chest issue, however, as Sunday he'll be forced to miss his first game over two seasons as a Viking. 15 QB hits this season mark a new career high for Odenigbo, though his 3.5 sacks represent a step down from the output of seven he amassed a year ago.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not on final injury report Odenigbo (ankle) does not have an injury designation and is expected to start Friday against New Orleans.
Impact Odenigbo suffered the ankle injury in last week's loss to Chicago but was able to log limited practice sessions Tuesday and Wednesday before practicing in full Friday. As such, he'll be able to suit up for the Christmas Day clash, as he has done each week since joining Minnesota prior to the 2019 campaign.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers ankle injury Odenigbo is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears due to an ankle injury.
Impact The 26-year-old had two tackles during the first half before exiting the game. Jordan Brailford and Hercules Mata'afa should see increased snaps while Odenigbo is unavailable.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' miscues have them on outside of playoffs, again
Five wins in six weeks had put the Minnesota Vikings into playoff position after their 1-5 startDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ifeadi Odenigbo: We Still Think We Haven't Played Our Greatest Football | Minnesota Vikings
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Ready for Week 12 Odenigbo (shoulder/concussion) will play in Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Impact Odenigbo has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol and will avoid missing his first game since the 2018 season. The 26-year-old defensive end has started every game this season, generating 15 quarterback pressures and 2.5 sacks. He'll get a decent matchup in Week 12, as Teddy Bridgewater will be under center. Bridgewater has been sacked on 5.4 percent of dropbacks this season, and he's returning after missing last week's game with a sprained MCL.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets in limited work Odenigbo (shoulder/concussion) worked in a limited capacity during Thursday's practice.
Impact Odenigbo has battled a shoulder injury for several weeks and played through the issue. However, a bigger hurdle to availability for the team's Week 12 matchup against the Panthers is progressing through the league's concussion protocol. Odenigbo would be a big loss along the Vikings' defensive line, as he's logged snap rates above 65 percent in all but once contest to this point in the campaign.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings could be without the touchdown prowess of Thielen
On an offense that features Dalvin Cook — who leads the league in rushing yards per game — and has big-play rookie receiver Justin Jefferson garnering his own headlines seven-year...NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits out practice Wednesday Odenigbo (shoulder/concussion) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Odenigbo was on the injury report with a shoulder issue for the last two weeks but didn't miss a practice. However, the fourth-year defensive end has been placed in the league's five-step concussion protocol, putting his Week 12 status into question. He'll need to return to the practice field by Friday to have a chance to play against the Panthers on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Packers' Rodgers, Adams to challenge young Vikings CBs again
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Davante Adams are coming off big performances in a 35-20 victory over the Houston TexansOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo finding his voice Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo spent the early part of his career simply trying to blend in. He deferred to some of his older, more e...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM
Vikings trade DE Yannick Ngakoue to Ravens for draft picks
The Minnesota Vikings have traded defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for draft picksOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tacks on 1.5 sacks Odenigbo recorded five tackles and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 40-23 loss to the Falcons.
Impact Odenigbo won the starting defensive end job in training camp, but he got off to a slow start with no sacks through the first four games. He's turned it around recently, posting 2.5 sacks over the past two contests. The fourth-year pro's up to 11 quarterback pressures, too. He'll get Week 7 bye before setting his sights on a Week 8 matchup against Aaron Rodgers, who has been sacked just seven times in five outings.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 16, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM
Ifeadi Odenigbo clamps down on Russell Wilson for big-time sack Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo clamps down on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson for a key sack.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • NFL.COM
Unproductive in starting assignment Odenigbo started at defensive end but did not have a tackle and recorded one QB hurry in Sunday's loss at Green Bay.
Impact Odenigbo struggled as the defensive line failed to generate any pass rush against the Packers in a 43-34 loss. Odenigbo moved into the starting lineup with Danielle Hunter's neck injury, but didn't show much despite showing a spark in limited time last year. The 2017 seventh-round pick piled up 23 tackles and seven sacks in 2019, despite averaging just 23.3 snaps per game over 16 contests.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' Ifeadi Odenigbo using his 'Fools Gold' tweet as motivation The defensive end was responding to the Yannick Ngakoue trade before he fully knew Danielle Hunter's status.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings DE Ifeadi Odenigbo: 'It's not a me sport, it's a team sport' Vikings DE Ifeadi Odenigbo talked about recent happenings at the defensive end position.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Vikings put Hunter on IR; star DE must miss at least 3 games
The Minnesota Vikings have placed defensive end Danielle Hunter on injured reserveSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will start against Packers Odenigbo was named a starting DE following the news that Danielle Hunter (undisclosed) will be placed on IR, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Hunter will miss at least three weeks, so Odenigbo has quite the opportunity to start opposite Yannick Ngakoue on the Vikings' defensive line. Odenigbo worked in a pass-rushing role in 2019 and averaged just 23.3 snaps per game over 16 contests, but he made the most of the limited usage. The 2017 seventh-round pick piled up 23 tackles and seven sacks, ranking third on the team in the latter category.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ifeadi Odenigbo Mic'd Up at Training Camp Practice DE Ifeadi Odenigbo was recently wired for sound during a practice at Verizon Vikings Training Camp.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • VIKINGS.COM
Ifeadi Odenigbo says he's ready to step in at defensive end for Minnesota Vikings Ifeadi Odenigbo, who had seven sacks off the bench in 2019, said he's ready to meet raised expectation.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Ifeadi Odenigbo says he's ready to step in at defensive end for Minnesota Vikings He's being asked to cover the ground left vacant by Everson Griffen.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Activated from COVID-19 list Odenigbo (illness) was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact After an uneventful 2018 campaign in Arizona, Odenigbo came out of nowhere to record seven sacks for the Vikings last season. He should resume his duties as a rotational player on the team's defensive line again in 2020.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
