Vikings' injuries continue to mount with Hockenson, Wonnum out for the season
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says tight end TDECEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson suffers season-ending ACL and MCL injuries
The Vikings will continue their playoff push without T.J. Hockenson, who the team revealed suffered a season-ending injury in Sunday's loss.DECEMBER 26, 2023
Talk the Line: Early breakdown of NFL Week 17 odds; fishy Lions-Cowboys line
Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Jason McIntyre break down every Week 17 opening spread. Read to see why Sammy P is skeptical of the lin...DECEMBER 26, 2023
Johnny Mundt - Increased role with Hockenson hurt Mundt had one reception for 23 yards on three targets in Sunday's loss to Detroit.
Impact Mundt played a season-high 22 snaps on offense as he got more playing time after T.J. Hockenson suffered a knee injury. Mundt and Josh Oliver could see increased targets if Hockenson and Jordan Addison remained sidelined with injuries.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Addison - Viewed as week-to-week Addison is considered week-to-week due to the ankle sprain he sustained during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Per Rapoport, added context regarding Addison's status should arrive following tests Monday. Prior to his exit from Sunday's contest, the wideout was on the field for 21 of the Vikings' 55 snaps on offense, while catching one of his four targets for two yards. If Addison is forced to miss this weekend's contest against the Packers, added Week 17 WR snaps would be available for K.J. Osborn and Brandon Powell.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Vikings miss Cousins more than ever after Mullens' 4 interceptions in loss to Lions
The Minnesota Vikings are on their fourth starting quarterback of the season and discovering the harsh reality of life without Kirk CousinsDECEMBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Mullens - Fills stat sheet in loss Mullens completed 22 of 36 pass attempts for 411 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions in Sunday's 30-24 loss to Detroit. He had one rush for one yard and fumbled twice but...
Impact Mullens earned the starting nod after nearly leading Minnesota to victory in an overtime loss to Cincinnati last week. The veteran backup continued to sling the ball around freely, eclipsing 400 yards passing right after throwing for 303 yards against the Bengals. While that style of play can result in the gaudy numbers we've seen so far from Mullens, it can also result in costly turnovers. The 28-year-old three four more interceptions and nearly lost two fumbles after throwing two picks in his last start. That said, there is fantasy value to be had from Mullens based on passing volume alone -- especially in formats that do not punish turnovers harshly -- for next Sunday's home matchup against the Packers.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
K.J. Osborn - Strikes for first TD since Week 3 Osborn reeled in five of seven targets for 95 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions.
Impact Osborn may have benefitted slightly from rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison departing late in the second quarter with an ankle injury. Having said that, Osborn had two 14-yard catches on the Vikings' first possession, and he then had gains of 47, six (for a TD) and 14 after halftime. The team's No. 1 wide receiver Justin Jefferson looked like himself with 6-141-1 on 10 targets, but if Addison is forced to miss any time, Osborn and Brandon Powell (3-53-0 on four targets Sunday) would stand to benefit against an exploitable Packers defense next Sunday, Dec. 31.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
2023 NFL Week 17 odds, predictions: Picks, lines, spreads for every game
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Justin Jefferson - Goes off for 141 plus score Jefferson corralled six of 10 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions.
Impact Jefferson put it all together in his third game back from injured reserve, posting a game-high 141 yards while catching his first touchdown since returning from the seven-game layoff. The superstar wideout also registered 10 targets for the second week in a row. That number could inflate in the coming weeks if either of T.J. Hockenson (knee) or Jordan Addison (ankle) are forced to miss time after both Vikings' players left Sunday's contest with lower-body injuries. Jefferson should be the focal point of Minnesota's offensive attack next Sunday in a home matchup against Green Bay on New Year's Eve.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mekhi Blackmon - Leaves game with shoulder injury Blackmon (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Blackmon filled in at cornerback for starter Byron Murphey, who was ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest with a hamstring injury. Blackmon had five tackles before exiting the game, and Andrew Booth figures to get more snaps at corner along with starter Akayleb Evans.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D.J. Wonnum - Carted off versus Detroit Wonnum (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Lions, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Wonnum sustained a left knee injury on a pass rush attempt early in the fourth quarter and was carted off the field shortly after. He finishes Sunday's game with four tackles (two solo).
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings lose tight end T.J. Hockenson and wide receiver Jordan Addison in latest wave of injuries
The Minnesota Vikings lost two important offensive players during the loss to DetroitDECEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
T.J. Hockenson - Exits early due to knee injury Hockenson won't return to Sunday's game against the Lions due to a right knee injury, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hockenson suffered the injury on the Vikings' opening drive of the third quarter, when he took a hard shot to the knee following a reception, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. He'll finish the contest with four catches for 58 yards on four targets. The Vikings will likely provide an update on Hockenson's condition in the coming days, but for the time being, his status for the team's Week 17 game versus the Packers is uncertain.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Addison - Ruled out for rest of game Addison (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Impact He'll remained sidelined for the entire second half of the Week 16 contest after sustaining the ankle injury during the return of a Lions interception with just under three minutes remaining in the second quarter. Addison finishes the day with one catch for two yards on three targets.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Bullard - Active Sunday Bullard (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact The starting defensive end logged limited practice sessions all week as he dealt with the ankle injury. Bullard has yet to miss a game this season. The eighth-year pro has 39 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in 2023.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Pace Jr. - Active Sunday Pace (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact Pace appeared on the injury report Friday despite practicing on a limited basis. The starting inside linebacker has yet to miss a game this season and he has not even missed a defensive snap over the past four games. The rookie has 77 tackles, two passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in 2023.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ty Chandler - Should remain lead back Sunday Chandler is expected to remain the Vikings' lead back for Sunday's game against the Lions, even though Alexander Mattison (ankle) is active for the contest, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.c...
Impact While Mattison was sidelined for the first time this season in last Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Bengals, Chandler stepped into the starting role and made the most of the opportunity. He carried 23 times for 132 yards and a touchdown to go with three catches for 25 yards on four targets, with his 157 yards from scrimmage besting Mattison's top total through the first 13 games of the season by 32 yards. Though Mattison is available, he was listed as questionable heading into Sunday after managing just one limited practice this week and may be in store for a minor change-of-pace role while he's less than 100 percent healthy. Head coach Kevin O'Connell hasn't expounded on his plans for the Minnesota backfield beyond Week 16, but given Mattison's underwhelming numbers as the Vikings' lead back for most of the season, Chandler could have an opportunity to stick atop the depth chart the rest of the way if he delivers another credible performance versus a tough Detroit run defense.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian O'Neill - Not ready for return O'Neill (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Lions.
Impact O'Neill started the week with back-to-back DNPs, but he was able to close out the week with a limited practice, creating some hope he'd be able to suit up. However, the Pittsburgh product will miss a second consecutive game. David Quessenberry will likely draw the start at right tackle.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How to Watch Vikings vs. Lions: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 16
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Jordan Hicks - Comes off IR Hicks (shin) was activated to the Vikings' 53-man roster Saturday.
Impact Hicks had been on injured reserve since Week 10, but it now seems as if he's been able to move past his shin issue. Even though the 31-year-old was activated off IR, he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's affair, and if he's unable to suit up, expect Troy Dye to see increased work in Minnesota's linebacker corps.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
