The Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos are playing their best football of the season heading into their Sunday night meeting. The Vikings enter on a five-game winning streak and face a Broncos team that has won three in a row. Denver is coming off back-to-back upset wins against the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills.
Kirk Cousins, Jaren Hall, and Josh Dobbs have started at quarterback during the win streak. Dobbs, who was with the Arizona Cardinals when the streak started, will start against the Broncos. Hall has already been ruled out with a concussion, and backup quarterback Nick Mullens (back) is listed as questionable.
The Vikings could have wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who has been out since Week 5 with a hamstring injury. He was a limited practice participant all week and is listed as questionable. Starting tight end T.J. Hockenson (ribs) was a full participant in Friday’s practice after missing time earlier in the week and will play after not getting an injury designation.
Let’s look at tonight’s NFL inactives, the latest injury report, and the starting lineups for both teams.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Denver Broncos Inactives
Vikings Designated as Out
- OT Hakeem Adeniji
- LB Brian Asamoah
- S Lewis Cine
- CB Akayleb Evans
- QB Jaren Hall
- WR Trishton Jackson
- TE Nick Muse
Broncos Designated as Out
- C Alex Forsyth
- DT Elijah Garcia
- LB Thomas Incoom
- S P.J. Locke
- LB Ben Niemann
- LB Ronnie Perkins
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
Vikings starting cornerback Akayleb Evans was ruled out after not practicing this week with a calf injury. Vikings starting linebacker Jordan Hicks will miss the game after having surgery on his shin.
Minnesota signed Anthony Barr, who played eight seasons with the team, to the practice squad to help provide linebacker depth. Barr played last season with the Dallas Cowboys after leaving the Vikings after the 2021 season.
Minnesota wide receiver K.J. Osborn missed last week’s game after suffering a concussion two weeks ago against the Atlanta Falcons. He was a full participant all week in practice and should play after not receiving an injury designation. Starting running back Alexander Mattison, who went through concussion protocol this week, was a full participant in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable.
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Broncos starting guard Ben Powers missed most of practice time this week because of a foot injury and is expected to play after not receiving an injury designation. Starting safety P.J. Locke did not practice this week because of an ankle injury and will not play on Sunday night.
Denver wide receiver Jerry Jeudy popped up on the injury report on Thursday after being a limited practice participant with a hip problem. He was a full participant on Friday and did not receive an official designation on the injury report.
What Are the Starting Lineups for Each Team?
Vikings Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Vikings depth chart.Â
- Quarterback: Josh Dobbs
- Running Back:Â Alexander Mattison
- Fullback: C.J. Ham
- Wide Receiver:Â Jordan Addison, K.J. Osborn
- Tight End: T.J. Hockenson
- Left Offensive Tackle:Â Christian Darrisaw
- Left Offensive Guard: Dalton Risner
- Center:Â Garrett Bradbury
- Right Offensive Guard:Â Ed Ingram
- Right Offensive Tackle:Â Brian O’Neill
- Defensive End:Â Dean Lowry
- Defensive Tackle:Â Jonathan Bullard
- Nose Tackle:Â Harrison Phillips
- Right Outside Linebacker: D.J. Wonnum
- Right Inside Linebacker:Â Ivan Pace Jr.
- Left Inside Linebacker: Nick Vigil
- Left Outside Linebacker: Danielle Hunter
- Left Cornerback:Â Byron Murphy Jr.
- Right Cornerback: Mekhi Blackmon
- Free Safety:Â Camryn Bynum
- Strong Safety:Â Harrison Smith
- Kicker:Â Greg Joseph
- Punter: Ryan Wright
- Long Snapper:Â Andrew DePaola
- Punt Returner:Â Brandon Powell
- Kickoff Returner:Â Ty Chandler
Broncos Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Denver Broncos depth chart.
- Quarterback: Russell Wilson
- Running Back: Javonte Williams
- Fullback: Michael Burton
- Wide Receiver: Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy
- Tight End: Adam Trautman
- Left Offensive Tackle: Garett Bolles
- Left Offensive Guard: Ben Powers
- Center: Lloyd Cushenberry III
- Right Offensive Guard: Quinn Meinerz
- Right Offensive Tackle: Mike McGlinchey
- Right Defensive End: Jonathan Harris Â
- Nose Tackle: D.J. Jones
- Left Defensive End: Zach Allen
- Right Outside Linebacker: Nik Bonitto
- Right Inside Linebacker: Josey Jewell
- Left Inside Linebacker: Alex Singleton
- Left Outside Linebacker: Jonathon Cooper
- Left Cornerback: Pat Surtain II
- Right Cornerback: Damarri Mathis
- Free Safety: Justin Simmons
- Strong Safety: Kareem Jackson
- Kicker: Wil Lutz
- Punter: Riley Dixon
- Long Snapper: Mitchell Fraboni
- Punt Returner: Marvin Mims Jr.
- Kickoff Returner: Marvin Mims Jr.
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