The Minnesota Vikings will face the Chicago Bears in Week 12. Here’s the final injury report and analysis on all Vikings players whose game status has been in question at some point this week leading up to the game.
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Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears Inactives
Note that the full inactive list is released by teams 90 minutes before kickoff. This list will be updated at that time.
Sam Darnold, QB
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold was limited in Wednesday’s practice while dealing with a shoulder injury. This doesn’t look like a serious issue, as he was upgraded to a full participant on Thursday.
Darnold fully practiced again on Friday and was officially removed from Minnesota’s injury report. He will start against the Bears in Week 12.
Last week, Darnold began the week with a limited practice while battling a right-hand injury.
Aaron Jones, RB
Aaron Jones (ribs) is fully practicing this week. The veteran running back is recovering from the rib issue he suffered after taking a hard shot in the fourth quarter of the Vikings’ Week 10 win over the Jaguars.
Jones started last week’s practices with two limited sessions but hasn’t required that level of maintenance at all this week. He’s good to go for Week 12.
Nick Muse, TE
Muse (hand) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. Muse suffered a fractured hand in Week 2 and has been sidelined since. The South Carolina product will now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before needing to be added to the 53-man roster.
Josh Oliver, TE
Oliver (ankle/wrist) has been uled out for Sunday’s game against the Bears. Oliver will sit out a game for the first time this season.
T.J. Hockenson is expected to expand his role in his fourth game back from a torn ACL, while Johnny Mundt should see additional snaps in a depth role. Oliver’s next chance to suit up will be Dec. 1 against the Cardinals.
Final Injury Reports
Minnesota Vikings
Josh Oliver, TE (Wrist/Ankle) – Out; Jonathan Bullard, DE (Toe) – playing; Gabriel Murphy, LB (Knee) – Questionable; Nick Muse, TE (Hand) – Questionable; Sam Darnold, QB (Foot) – playing; Aaron Jones, RB (Ribs) – playing; Stephon Gilmore, CB (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; Harrison Smith, FS (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing
Chicago Bears
Kiran Amegadjie, OL (Calf) – Questionable; Ryan Bates, OL (Concussion) – Out; Elijah Hicks, DB (Ankle) – Out; D’Andre Swift, RB (Groin) – Questionable; Teven Jenkins, OL (Ankle) – playing; Marcedes Lewis, TE (Non-Injury Related – Rest) – playing