MINNESOTA VIKINGS NEWS

Irv Smith Jr. - To have MRI on ankle Coach Kevin O'Connell said Smith sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's 34-26 win versus the Cardinals and will undergo an MRI, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune rep...

Impact For the third game in a row, Smith hauled in exactly four passes en route to 28 yards, placing him fourth on the Vikings in terms of yardage Week 8. Having said that, he emerged from the contest with a health concern, with the upcoming evaluation potentially providing some clarity as to the extent of the injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dalvin Cook - Racks up 141 total yards, TD in win Cook rushed 20 times for 111 yards and a touchdown and brought in five of six targets for 30 yards in the Vikings' 34-26 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Cook turned in the best all-around performance of any Vikings skill player, generating his first 100-yard game of 2022 and a season high in receptions and receiving yards in the process. The star back also scored his fourth rushing touchdown in the last three games with a four-yard run in the third quarter to extend Minnesota's lead to two possessions at the time. Cook next faces a stingy Commanders run defense on the road in a Week 9 battle.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson - Solid numbers in Week 8 win Jefferson brought in six of eight targets for 98 yards in the Vikings' 34-26 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Jefferson co-led the Vikings in receptions and paced the team in both yardage and targets, but he had an almost quiet performance by his lofty standards against a Cardinals defense that's proven adept at slowing down top receivers all season. The third-year star saw his three-game streak of 100-yard performances snapped in the process, albeit barely, but he'll have a solid opportunity to get back over the century mark against a Commanders defense that's given up plenty of chunk plays through the air this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Thielen - Picks up bruised knee Sunday Coach Kevin O'Connell said that Thielen suffered a bruised knee during Sunday's 34-26 win against the Cardinals, but the wide receiver is "OK," Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pione...

Impact Thielen was shaken up after his third catch of the game early in the second quarter, but after a visit to the sideline tent, he was able to return and eventually finished with six receptions (on seven targets) for 67 yards, his second-highest yardage total of the campaign. With an injury now in tow, his status will be monitored this week in advance of next Sunday's contest at Washington.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

Za’Darius Smith had three sacks to help Minnesota’s defense hang on against Kyler Murray as the Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-26 for their fifth consecutive victory

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalvin Tomlinson - Forced out with injury Tomlinson (calf) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tomlinson logged three tackles before exiting with a calf injury Sunday. The 28-year-old recorded 18 tackles and 1.5 sacks on 260 defensive snaps over the first six games of the season, and his absence will leave Minnesota's defensive line short-handed with Jonathan Bullard (illness) and Esezi Otomewo (coach's decision) already ruled inactive ahead of this contest.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Za'Darius Smith - Returns versus Arizona Smith (knee) returned to Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith exited shortly before the end of the second quarter with a knee injury, though he was able to return on the opening series of the second half. The veteran pass rusher recorded four tackles including two sacks in the first half against Arizona.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Za'Darius Smith - Exits Sunday Smith is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a left knee injury.

Impact Smith previously injured his left knee during the Vikings' Week 3 win against Detroit, though it's unclear if he aggravated this previous issue in Sunday's contest. According to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, the 30-year-old also went to the locker room shortly before the end of the first half. With Smith out, expect Patrick Jones and D.J. Wonnum to see increased usage opposite Danielle Hunter.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds Week 8: Best bets for Giants-Seahawks, Cardinals-Vikings

Read why Sam Panayotovich likes home underdogs to cover and his other best bets for NFL Week 8 and college football Week 9.

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Jonathan Bullard - Unavailable Sunday Bullard (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The 29-year-old was labeled questionable due to the illness and will miss his first game of 2022. Bullard has played a rotational role in Minnesota's defensive line rotation, and his absence should provide James Lynch and Ross Blacklock with more playing time.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Hollister - Elevated to active roster again Minnesota elevated Hollister from its practice squad to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Tyler Forness of USA Today reports.

Impact Hollister was elevated to the active roster for Week 6 and played exclusively on special teams. The veteran tight end figures to garner a similar role Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints, Browns headline Cowherd's Week 8 'Blazin' 5'

Colin Cowherd gave his "Blazin' 5" picks for Week 8 of the NFL season, which include the Cardinals, Lions and Patriots winning.

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Catch up: Vikings thrive on Jefferson; Hopkins revives Cards

Justin Jefferson has given the Minnesota Vikings the kind of game-breaking threat and defense-altering presence that the nature of the NFL demands these days for teams to win

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peterson's value to Vikings never higher as Cards visit next

Patrick Peterson is still playing cornerback at a high level in his 12th season in the NFL

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs, Eagles, Bills stand atop Nick Wright's Week 8 NFL Tiers

Nick Wright groups all 32 NFL teams into tiers, separating the contenders and pretenders entering Week 8.

OCTOBER 27, 2022

NFL Week 8: Predictions, analysis, key matchups and stats for every game

The FOX Sports NFL staff previews every game in Week 8 of the NFL season and makes predictions for each matchup.

OCTOBER 27, 2022

D.J. Wonnum - Not on injury report Wonnun (illness) was not listed on the team's injury report Wednesday.

Impact After missing Week 6's game due to an unspecified illness, Wonnum had a bye to recover further. The 24-year-old linebacker has totaled 14 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble through his five games with the Vikings this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cook, Vikings seek consistency after breakthrough TD

Dalvin Cook had a 53-yard touchdown run to help Minnesota finish off Miami on Oct. 16 before the Vikings had their bye week

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL odds Week 8: Aaron Rodgers a historic underdog, best betting trends

NFL Week 8 is here! Read about how Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are big underdogs this week and the other best betting trends.

OCTOBER 26, 2022