The Minnesota Vikings are looking to improve their record to 7-8 when they take on the 2-12 New York Giants, who are in contention for the first overall pick.
It doesn’t matter when it comes to the playoff standings, but it certainly does for NFL Draft position. There are a lot of players who are banged up for both sides, including the Vikings, who lost edge rusher Jonathan Greenard and safety Josh Metellus for the season this week.
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The injury report on Wednesday is loaded with trench players for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings Wednesday injury report
Player
Injury
W/T/F
Designation
LT Christian Darrisaw
Knee
DNP
DT Javon Hargrave
Thigh
DNP
C Ryan Kelly
Knee
DNP
RT Brian O’Neill
Heel
DNP
TE Gavin Bartholomew
Back
Limited
ILB Austin Keys
Ankle
Limited
WR Jalen Nailor
Back
Limited
RB Ty Chandler
Knee
Full
Observations
Christian Darrisaw being on the list is a tough one, but he’s been injured all season long, missing multiple games for the Vikings. You can make an argument that he should be shut down for the season.
Gavin Bartholomew practiced for the first time since training camp opened, as he’s been on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Seeing him play at all would be good.
Javon Hargrave and Brian O’Neill both left Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Their status will be worth monitoring.
New York Giants Wednesday injury report
Player
Injury
W/T/F
Designation
WR Beaux Collins
Concussion/Neck
DNP
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
Illness
DNP
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches
Ankle
DNP
EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux
Shoulder
DNP
P Jamie Gillan
Left Knee
Limited
CB Art Green
Illness/Hamstring
Limited
DT Dexter Lawrence II
Not Injury Related-Rest
Limited
CB Rico Payton
Back
Limited
CB Dru Phillips
Heel
Limited
OL Joshua Ezeudu
Calf
Full
OL Evan Neal
Hamstring
Full
WR Gunner Olszewski
Concussion
Full
Observations
Three cornerbacks on the list is a concern for the Giants, especially Dru Phillips.
Kayvon Thibodeaux being out will limit the versatility for the Giants with their pass rush.
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