In preparation for their Sunday Night Football game against the Indianapolis Colts (4-4) at 7:20 p.m. (CT), the Minnesota Vikings (5-2) took to the field on Wednesday. In Week 9, Minnesota’s initial injury report included eight players. Blake Cashman, a toe linebacker, did not play. There were few defensive tackles Taki Taimani (ankle) and David Quessenberry (knee). Full participants included tight end Josh Oliver (wrist), safety Theo Jackson (hand), tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee), cornerback Akayleb Evans (hip), and guard Dalton Risner (back). Although a similar move would be necessary, Risner is still inside his 21-day evaluation window and can be activated at any time.
In Week 9, Indianapolis’ initial injury report included seven players. Ryan Kelly (calf/knee), tackles Braden Smith (knee) and Bernhard Raimann (concussion), and receivers Josh Downs (toe) and Michael Pittman, Jr. (back) did not play. Both quarterback Anthony Richardson (left wrist/left shoulder) and defensive end Genard Avery (foot) participated completely.
