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Tom Pelissero Previews Vikings vs. Colts & Talks Justin Jefferson's Monster 2022 Season So Far
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Patrick Jones II - Comes down with illness Jones (illness) didn't practice Thursday, per the team's official site.
Impact Jones didn't partake in any of Thursday's practice after popping up on the injury report with an illness. With Minnesota set to host the Colts on Saturday, the 6-foot-4 linebacker will now carry a questionable tag into this weekend's matchup, and his availability status could ultimately come down to a game-time decision. If Jones ends up sitting out, Luiji Vilain and D.J. Wonnum are candidates to receive added snaps behind starters Danielle Hunter (neck) and Za'Darius Smith.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Hicks - Gains clearance for Week 15 Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Hicks (ankle) won't have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Colts, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hicks was listed as a non-participant on the Vikings' initial Week 15 injury report released Tuesday, but he bumped up to limited participation Wednesday and then full activity Thursday to clear up any lingering concern about his availability. The 30-year-old linebacker has been a high-end IDP option this season, tallying 105 tackles, nine pass breakups, three sacks, one interception and a forced fumble through 13 appearances.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harrison Phillips - Added to injury report Phillips (back) is questionable for Saturdays game against the Colts, but head coach Kevin O'Connell feels good about his chances to play, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tri...
Impact Phillips played his typical workload in Sunday's loss to the Lions, so it's unclear when the back injury may have occurred. However, it sounds like he's more likely to play than not, so the issue is unlikely to be serious. If he were unable to play Saturday, Khyiris Tonga would likely find himself taking on a significant workload.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Dealing with illness Dantzler (illness) is questionable for Saturdays game against the Colts, but head coach Kevin O'Connell feels good about his chances to play, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star...
Impact Dantzler returned from IR due to an ankle injury to play Week 14 against the Lions, but now an illness will leave his status for Week 15 in question. Although, it appears he is more likely to play than not. If he were unable to recover in time and be forced to miss Saturday's game against Indianapolis, Chandon Sullivan and Duke Shelley would likely earn extra opportunities.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Danielle Hunter - Should play Saturday Hunter (neck) is questionable for Saturdays game against the Colts, but head coach Kevin O'Connell feels good about his chances to play, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribu...
Impact It's unclear when Hunter suffered the injury, but he did play a season-low 66 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Lions. His ability to take the field would be good news for Minnesota, but if he is ultimately ruled out, Patrick Jones would likely find himself with increased opportunities against Indianapolis.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Irv Smith Jr. - Could return from IR soon Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that Smith (ankle) is close to returning from injured reserve, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Because Smith hasn't been designated for return from IR and thus hasn't resumed practicing with the Vikings since suffering a high-ankle sprain in an Oct. 30 win over the Cardinals, he won't be a candidate to play Saturday against the Colts. However, Tomasson notes that Smith was able to get some work off to the side during Thursday's practice, perhaps hinting that the tight end could be ready to mix into drills at some point next week. Even if Smith is able to return to action at some point over the final three games of the regular season, he'll likely find himself in a much smaller role after the Vikings added a more established tight end in T.J. Hockenson to the roster in the wake of Smith's injury.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clinch-chasing Vikings put rebound ability to test vs. Colts

The Minnesota Vikings will put their character to the test again this week
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyreek Hill argues with Shannon Sharpe about the Top 5 WRs in the NFL | CLUB SHAY SHAY

Tyreek Hill argues with Shannon Sharpe about the Top 5 WRs in the NFL | CLUB SHAY SHAY

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • Fox Sports
Blake Brandel - Heads to IR The Vikings placed Brandel on injured reserve with a torn MCL on Wednesday, Tyler Forness of USA Today reports.
Impact Brandel was forced out with a knee injury Week 14 against Detroit, and a subsequent MRI revealed this be a torn MCL, according to Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports. While his timeline for a return is still unknown, the 25-year-old will be forced to sit out at least the final four games of the regular season while on IR. In his stead, Christian Darrisaw should reprise his starting role at left tackle after sitting out the last three games with a concussion.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harrison Smith - Logs full practice Smith (neck) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Impact Smith is coming off a one-game absence due to a neck injury. After a limited workload at Tuesday's practice, his full participation Wednesday indicates he is on track to return in Saturday's contest against the Colts, Barring any setbacks, look for him to resume his duties at safety.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donatell, Vikings working on fixes for floundering defense

The calmness and optimism Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell pours into the job has not publicly wavered amid persistent struggles for his group
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings race to 10 wins while getting outscored overall

It’s been nearly three decades since so few teams were on the positive side of the point ledger this late in the season
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eric Kendricks - Maintains steady production Kendricks recorded nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Impact Kendricks continues to provide steady production while playing 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps. After Sunday's effort, the 30-year-old has crossed the century mark with 107 tackles (70 solo), while also adding five passes defensed, a fumble recovery and defensive touchdown. He'll work to keep up the production Saturday against the Colts.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dalvin Tomlinson - Season-high tackles Tomlinson recorded nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Impact Tomlinson's nine stops included one for a loss, which was his first TFL on the season. He also recorded a hit on the quarterback, which was his sixth on the year. The 28-year-old continues to have a solid season, which will likely see him post his highest total tackles since 2018 (59), while his 1.5 sacks puts him within reach of his career high 3.5. He'll work to keep adding to those numbers Saturday against the Colts.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Where do Bills, Cowboys land in latest 'Herd Hierarchy'?

Colin Cowherd ranks the top 10 squads in the NFL. Are the Bills and Cowboys still among the league's best teams?
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Where do Bills, Cowboys land in latest 'Herd Hierarchy'?
Christian Darrisaw - Avoids injury report, should play Darrisaw (concussion) was not listed on Tuesday's practice estimate.
Impact With Darrisaw being able to avoid the injury report for the first time since Week 10 due to a concussion, he's now on track to return and start at left tackle when Minnesota hosts the Colts on Saturday.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson duo leading change in ‘Vikings' narrative

The 10-3 Vikings go as their dynamic duo goes, with Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson combining for impressive statistical outputs.
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson duo leading change in ‘Vikings' narrative

NFL MVP odds on the move; Eagles' Jalen Hurts new favorite to win award

NFL MVP odds are on the move, and Jalen Hurts is the new betting favorite. Patrick Everson spoke to four bookmakers about who will win the a...
DECEMBER 13, 2022
NFL MVP odds on the move; Eagles' Jalen Hurts new favorite to win award
Winning Formula: Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts Breakdown & Predictions for Week 15 Game
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

NFL Power Rankings, Week 15: Bengals, 49ers join top 5 as Dolphins fall

Impressive wins vault the Bengals and 49ers into a new level in the 15th week of David Helman's NFL power rankings. How far do the Dolphins...
DECEMBER 13, 2022
NFL Power Rankings, Week 15: Bengals, 49ers join top 5 as Dolphins fall

Trevor Lawrence, Jared Goff rise; Tua, Tom Brady fall: NFL notes and analysis

Trevor Lawrence and Jared Goff spark surprising playoff pushes while Tua Tagovailoa and Tom Brady struggle to keep their teams on track.
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Trevor Lawrence, Jared Goff rise; Tua, Tom Brady fall: NFL notes and analysis

Goff enjoying life as Lions make improbable playoff run

Jared Goff is finally having fun as a member of the Detroit Lions
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garrett Bradbury - Should return Saturday Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said that Bradbury (back) is expected to play Saturday against the Colts, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Bradbury was ruled inactive for Sunday's loss to the Lions due to a back issue that limited him in practice during Week 14 prep. However, barring any additional setbacks, it appears the 27-year-old should be able to recover in time despite Minnesota's slightly shorter week of practice. Bradbury has started all 57 of his regular-season games with Minnesota since 2019.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Darrisaw - Expected to return Week 15 Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Darrisaw (concussion) is expected to suit up Saturday versus the Colts, Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Darrisaw sustained his second concussion of the season Week 11 versus Dallas, and he was ruled inactive for precautionary reasons ahead of Sunday's loss to Detroit even though he'd already cleared concussion protocols. The second-year left tackle return comes at a crucial time for Minnesota, as backup Blake Brandel sustained a torn MCL vesus the Lions, according to O'Connell. Darrissaw's return should help shore up a Vikings offensive line that ranks 24th in the NFL with 34 sacks given up this season.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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