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Garrett Bradbury - Dealing with back injury Bradbury (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Bradbury practiced in limited fashion throughout the week, which makes his status a bit murky heading into Sunday's game. If he is unable to suit up, Austin Schlottmann will likely serve as Minnesota's starting center.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danielle Hunter - Good to go for Week 14 Hunter doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hunter returned to practice Friday as a full participant after missing back-to-back sessions to begin Week 14 prep due to an illness. The veteran pass rusher has yet to miss a game this season, totaling 48 tackles, seven sacks and three pass defenses across 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blazin' 5: Fade Patriots, Lions upset Vikings, Steelers beat Ravens | THE HERD

Blazin' 5: Fade Patriots, Lions upset Vikings, Steelers beat Ravens | THE HERD

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • Fox Sports

NFL odds Week 14: Best bets for Vikings-Lions, Ravens-Steelers

Read which teams gambling analyst Sam Panayotovich likes to cover in Week 14 of the NFL season.

DECEMBER 9, 2022

NFL odds Week 14: Best bets for Vikings-Lions, Ravens-Steelers

Harrison Smith - Questionable for Sunday Smith (neck) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

Impact Per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune, Smith has moved past the illness that he'd been dealing with, but the veteran safety is still nursing a neck injury. Smith hasn't missed a game since Week 3, totaling 73 tackles, 10 pass defenses, five interceptions and a forced fumble across 11 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bullard - Won't play Sunday Bullard (biceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

Impact Bullard suffered a biceps injury during the team's Week 13 win over the Jets, and while he's avoided surgery, the veteran defensive end is still expected to miss some time, though there's optimism he'll return soon, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. In his absence, James Lynch and Dalvin Tomlinson are candidates for increased snaps.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 14: Should you bet on the Lions to cover against the Vikings this weekend?

NFL Week 14: Should you bet on the Lions to cover against the Vikings this weekend?

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • Fox Sports

NFL odds Week 14: Patriots-Cardinals betting edges, best bet

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for key games in the Week 14 NFL slate.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

NFL odds Week 14: Patriots-Cardinals betting edges, best bet

Harrison Smith - Increases activity Thursday Smith (illness) was a limited participant during the Vikings' practice Thursday.

Impact Smith was unable to participate with this ailment during practice Wednesday, so his ability to ramp up his activity is an encouraging sign heading to Sunday's game against Detroit. The 33-year-old will have one more chance to return to practice in full before Friday's final injury report.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings prep for visit to Lions with Hockenson on other side

Video review for the Minnesota Vikings of their previous game against Detroit has prompted the occasional double-take in the film rooms this week

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Irv Smith Jr. - Spotted jogging Thursday Smith (ankle) was present for the Vikings' practice session Thursday and was spotted jogging off to the side under the supervision of the team's training staff, Alec Lewis of The A...

Impact The Vikings haven't designated Smith for return from injured reserve and are unlikely to do so before the end of the week, but the fact that the tight end was at the team facility taking part of cardio work suggests that a return to practice could soon be in the offing. Smith was able to avoid surgery after suffering a significant high-ankle sprain in the Vikings' Oct. 30 win over the Cardinals, though head coach Kevin O'Connell said that he anticipated the 24-year-old would miss 4-to-8 weeks in total while recovering from the injury. Smith is just over five weeks removed from sustaining the high-ankle sprain and looks to be tracking toward the midpoint or longer end of that timeframe. Whenever he's cleared to play, Smith will likely have to settle for a bit role on offense, as trade-deadline pickup T.J. Hockenson is poised to dominate the snaps at tight end so long as he's available.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions

The Minnesota Vikings have won enough to be in a position to clinch the NFC North with almost a month left in the regular season

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers plan to finish playing to win, not peeking at future

The Green Bay Packers are playing to win even if their NFC playoff chances are slim

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds Week 14: Cowboys biggest favorite of the season; Gambling insights

The Cowboys have the largest point spread of the season. Gambling Insider Patrick Everson breaks down the big spread and how sharp bettors a...

DECEMBER 8, 2022

NFL odds Week 14: Cowboys biggest favorite of the season; Gambling insights

2023 NFL mock draft: Bryce Young goes first, but strong DL class stands out

As the 2022 NFL season winds down, we look ahead to the 2023 draft. Rob Rang presents his first mock, featuring elite defensive linemen with...

DECEMBER 8, 2022

2023 NFL mock draft: Bryce Young goes first, but strong DL class stands out

Vikings look to clinch division vs. Lions, but Detroit is no pushover

With a victory in Detroit on Sunday, Minnesota would win the NFC North title for the first time since 2017. It won't come easy.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Vikings look to clinch division vs. Lions, but Detroit is no pushover

NFL odds Week 14: 10-2 Vikings underdogs this week against 5-7 Lions

The 10-2 Vikings are underdogs against the 5-7 Lions this week. How can that be? Gambling Analyst Sam Panayotovich spoke to bookmakers to br...

DECEMBER 8, 2022

NFL odds Week 14: 10-2 Vikings underdogs this week against 5-7 Lions

Niners believe in Purdy; a historic QB class? Schrager's Cheat Sheet

Brock Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant. Why do the 49ers believe in him? How great could the 2020 draft's QB class be? Peter Schrager dives into tho...

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Niners believe in Purdy; a historic QB class? Schrager's Cheat Sheet

The Pat McAfee Show's Evan Fox Joins to Preview the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions Week 14 Game

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Eagles, Cowboys rise, Chiefs, 49ers fall in Colin's 'Herd Hierarchy'

The Eagles, Bengals and Cowboys climbed in Colin Cowherd's Week 14 "Herd Hierarchy," while the Chiefs, 49ers and Dolphins tumbled.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Eagles, Cowboys rise, Chiefs, 49ers fall in Colin's 'Herd Hierarchy'

Christian Darrisaw - Logs limited activity Darrisaw (concussion) was limited in Wednesday's practice despite being absent during the portion open to reporters, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wednesday's session accounted for Darrisaw's first on-field activity since he sustained a concussion back in Week 11 against Dallas. The 315-pounder will have two more chances to ramp up to full practice participation prior to this weekend's matchup versus Detroit.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Blacklock - Removed from injury report Blacklock (illness) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Blacklock missed Sunday's game against the Jets as a result of an illness, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report suggests that he's healthy and ready to return to action this weekend versus the Lions. The 290-pounder will likely continue operating as a rotational piece on Minnesota's defensive line.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danielle Hunter - Doesn't practice Wednesday Hunter didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness.

Impact Hunter, along with four of his Minnesota teammates, was held out of Wednesday's session due to an illness. Considering the 28-year-old suited up and played 67 defensive snaps in the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Jets, it would be somewhat surprising if Hunter were to miss his first game of the season this weekend versus Detroit. He'll have two more practices to ramp up to full speed before the team would have to tag him with an injury designation.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings put Akayleb Evans on IR after latest concussion

The Minnesota Vikings placed cornerback Akayleb Evans on injured reserve after his most recent concussion

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harrison Smith - Sits out of practice Wednesday Smith (illness) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Smith was unable to partake in any activity Wednesday due to an illness, just days after he played every defensive snap in the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Jets. Though it seems unlikely the veteran safety will be forced to miss Sunday's contest versus Detroit, his participation in practice throughout the week is worth monitoring.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE