MINNESOTA VIKINGS NEWS

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - MRI coming Dantzler (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Dantzler suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Commanders and was unable to return. Any potential extended absence for the third-year pro would certainly be a blow to the team's secondary, and would force rookie Andrew Booth into a much bigger role.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson - Eclipses century mark in win Jefferson brought in seven of 13 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for 10 yards in the Vikings' 20-17 win over the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact Jefferson was in the familiar position setting the pace in receiving yards and targets for the Vikings on the afternoon, and he checked in just two catches shy of tying newcomer T.J. Hockenson for the team lead in receptions. Jefferson also recorded his third touchdown grab of the season in the first quarter to cap off an opening drive where he recorded four receptions for 48 yards overall, and his team-high 47-yard catch early in the fourth quarter led to a key Greg Joseph field goal. Jefferson heads into a tough Week 10 road matchup against the Bills with four 100-yard efforts in his last five games.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings come back to beat Commanders for 6th consecutive win

Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to help the Minnesota Vikings come back and beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 for their sixth consecutive victory

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Done for the day Dantzler has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Commanders with an ankle injury, Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN reports.

Impact Dantzler suffered an ankle injury during the first half of Sunday's contest versus Washington, and he's since been ruled out for the rest of the afternoon. Patrick Peterson, Chandon Sullivan and Andrew Booth should take on larger roles in Minnesota's secondary while the 24-year-old remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Exits with injury Dantzler (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Dantzler was questionable to play with a neck injury coming into this contest, though he was ultimately ruled active ahead of kickoff. The 24-year-old recorded 43 tackles (40 solo) and four passes defended over the first seven games of the season, and his absence will leave Chandon Sullivan and Andrew Booth to step in alongside starting cornerback Patrick Peterson.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Active against Commanders Dantzler (neck) is active Week 9 against the Commanders.

Impact Dantzler may have entered this week with a lingering injury tag, but a full practice session Friday suggested that he would ultimately end up playing. He'll likely suit up for his regular starting role opposite Patrick Peterson, where he'll look to continue his run of relatively consistent IDP productivity. While Dantzler remains in search of his first interception of the season, he has yet to record fewer than four tackles in a game this year and is coming off a Week 8 performance in which he was credited with a season-best nine solo tackles.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 9: Best bets for Colts-Patriots, Dolphins-Bears

Read why Sam Panayotovich likes a side in the big Tennesee-Georgia game and for his other best bets in college football Week 10 and NFL Week...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Insider report: How the public, sharps are betting Rams-Bucs, Packers-Lions

Insider Patrick Everson breaks down bettors' and bookmakers' thoughts on NFL Week 9, including Packers-Lions, and the big college football s...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

T.J. Hockenson - Will have role against Commanders Hockenson will be a "key part" of the Vikings' offense Sunday against the Commanders, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hockenson was traded to Minnesota on Tuesday, but he worked extra hours to get caught up on the team's game plan while preparing on a short week. Hockenson will almost certainly make his Minnesota debut Sunday, but it remains unclear exactly how much he will play. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Johnny Mundt take on a larger role as a receiver in Week 9 in the absence of Irv Smith (ankle).

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Nailor - Sidelined for Week 9 Nailor (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Nailor was unable to practice in any capacity during the week due to illness and will be inactive for the second time this season. He's served primarily on special teams and has only one catch for 13 yards in six games on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Muse - Bumped up to active roster Muse was elevated from the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

Impact Muse will be elevated for the second time this season, the first of which came in Week 5. He played only two snaps and will have a minimal role on offense behind T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Chisena - Elevated from practice squad Chisena was elevated from the Vikings' practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

Impact Chisena has spent much of the season on the Vikings' practice squad and this marks the second time he has been elevated to the active roster. The first occasion came in Week 5, when he played only two offensive snaps. He is likely to play a limited role once again against the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 9: Home teams will cover, other best bets

Find out why Geoff Schwartz likes two home teams to cover in his best bets for NFL Week 9.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Questionable after full practice Dantzler (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact Dantzler upgraded to full practice participation Friday following two limited sessions, but that wasn't enough to get his name off the injury report. Still, the cornerback's increased practice participation is an encouraging sign regarding his availability for the Week 9 clash against Terry McLaurin and the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dalvin Tomlinson - Ruled out against Commanders Tomlinson (calf) won't play Sunday against the Commanders, per coach Kevin O'Connell, Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reports.

Impact Tomlinson was injured in Minnesota's Week 8 win over the Cardinals and will miss at least one game as a result. With Tomlinson sidelined, James Lynch and Ross Blacklock should get more opportunities to set the edge against Washington. Tomlinson's next opportunity to play will come against the Bills in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irv Smith Jr. - Should avoid surgery Coach Kevin O'Connell expects Smith (ankle) to avoid surgery and gave a timeline estimate of 4-to-8 weeks Friday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The Vikings hope to get Smith back at some point in December or January, though his role won't be what it was if new teammate T.J. Hockenson stays healthy. The Vikings traded for Hockenson at the trade deadline after Smith injured his ankle in a Week 8 win over Arizona, with initial reports suggesting the latter would miss 8-to-10 weeks. O'Connell apparently is a bit more optimistic but still expects Smith to be out a while. The tight end was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 9: How to bet Vikings-Commanders

Everything you need to know about Vikings-Commanders, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks from Sam Panayotov...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

NFL odds Week 9: Betting edges on Vikings-Commanders, Rams-Buccaneers and more

Gambling expert Warren Sharp analyzes the odds and gives you his sharpest edges for Vikings-Commanders and the full Week 9 NFL slate.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

NFC North grades: How have Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings fared in 2022?

We evaluate and grade how the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings are doing this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Logs another limited session Dantzler (neck) was limited during Thursday's practice.

Impact Dantzler has now logged back-to-back limited sessions to open the week due to a neck issue, after he was able to play every defensive snap during Sunday's win over Arizona. The 24-year-old will have one more opportunity to ramp back up in full capacity Friday if he wants to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's matchup versus Washington. If Dantzler is unable to gain medical clearance before the weekend, then Chandon Sullivan and Andrew Booth are candidates to handle more snaps in Minnesota's secondary, behind their No. 1 option in Patrick Peterson.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins returns to visit Washington with 6-1 Vikings

Kirk Cousins returns to play Washington as a visiting quarterback for the first time with the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings facing the Commanders

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs retain top spot, Cowboys move up in Nick Wright's NFL Tiers

Nick Wright reveals his updated NFL tiers ahead of Week 9. Who landed where in his latest iteration?

NOVEMBER 3, 2022