Vikings' Stephon Gilmore: Questionable for Week 15
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Gilmore (hamstring) is officially questionable to suit up Monday against Chicago.
Gilmore strained his left hamstring against Arizona in Week 13 and didn't play last Sunday against Atlanta. He missed Minnesota's first two practices this week but logged a limited session Saturday to give himself a shot of playing Monday. If Gilmore is able to give it a go Monday, Fabian Moreau could see his role reduced.
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Vikings' Pat Jones: Past knee issue
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Jones (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
The Pittsburgh product missed the Vikings' Week 14 win over the Falcons due to a knee injury, but Friday's full practice suggests he's now recovered from the issue. With Jones back to full health, he's expected to serve as Minnesota's top backup edge rusher in a Week 15 matchup against the Bears on Monday night.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Upgrades to full practice
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Van Ginkel (hip) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Van Ginkel was limited in practice Thursday due to a hip injury, but it looks like he's now returned to full health ahead of Monday's divisional matchup against Chicago. The veteran linebacker hasn't yet missed a game this season, and he's compiled 62 tackles (42 solo) across 13 appearances, including a career-high 9.0 sacks. Van Ginkel has also tallied five passes defensed, two interceptions, one forced fumble and two defensive touchdowns.
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Vikings' Stephon Gilmore: Sits out practice again
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Gilmore (hamstring) is not practicing Friday.
Gilmore missed Week 14 against the Falcons and has now sat out back-to-back practices leading into Week 15 action. Saturday's practice will represent his final chance to get in at least limited reps prior to Monday's divisional matchup against the Bears. Fabian Moreau will likely start at cornerback opposite Shaquill Griffin versus Chicago if Gilmore can't play.
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Vikings' Pat Jones: Limited at walkthrough
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Jones (knee) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Vikings' walkthrough Thursday.
Jones was forced to miss the team's Week 14 win over the Falcons with a knee injury, so his limited participation is a good sign. He'll look to increase his workload at the team's two practices prior to Monday's matchup with the Bears.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited to open week
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Vikings' walkthrough Thursday.
Van Ginkel has been able to play through the thigh injury for each of Minnesota's last two games, so his limited participation isn't a major concern. The linebacker will have two more chances to increase his participation at practice this week before Monday's matchup with the Bears.
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Vikings' Jamin Davis: Plays nine defensive snaps Sunday
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Davis logged 1.0 sacks in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Falcons.
Davis was signed off the Packers' practice squad to the Vikings' active roster Nov. 26 to add some depth at inside linebacker. He's played just 13 snaps on defense in his two outings with Minnesota, but he made the most of his opportunities Sunday when he sacked Kirk Cousins for a six-yard loss midway through the second quarter. Davis could see his snap count steadily increase over the next four games as he gets acclimated to the Vikings' defensive playbook.
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Vikings' Camryn Bynum: Seven tackles in Week 14
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Bynum registered seven tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 42-21 win over Atlanta.
Bynum co-led the Vikings in tackles Sunday with Blake Cashman and Josh Metellus. Bynum has played every single defensive snap in consecutive games, and in the eight regular-season games since the Vikings' Week 7 bye, he's accumulated 44 tackles (21 solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception).
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Vikings' Byron Murphy: Nabs sixth interception of season
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Murphy registered three tackles (one solo) and one interception in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Falcons.
Murphy was responsible for the Vikings' second interception off former teammate Kirk Cousins on Sunday. Murphy picked off a pass intended for Kyle Pitts midway through the fourth quarter, which led to a 15-yard rushing touchdown from Aaron Jones seven plays later. Murphy is up to 61 tackles (47 solo), one forced fumble and 12 pass defenses (including a career-high six interceptions) across 13 regular-season games.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus: Picks off Cousins in Week 14
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Metellus finished Sunday's 42-21 win over Atlanta with seven tackles (five solo) and one interception.
Metellus was responsible for one of the Vikings' two interceptions off former teammate Kirk Cousins on Sunday, snatching a pass intended for Drake London on the third play of the second quarter. Metellus has logged at least seven tackles in three straight games and co-led the Vikings in that category with Blake Cashman and Camryn Bynum on Sunday. Through 13 regular-season games, Metellus has logged 78 tackles (47 solo) and four pass defenses (including a career-best two interceptions).
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Vikings' Jamin Davis: Gets first sack of season
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Davis had a sack and two total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
Davis played ten snaps on defense as he got some time as a reserve linebacker. The 2021 first-round pick of Washington could be used in obvious passing situations to help the pass rush after joining the Vikings Nov. 26 from Green Bay's practice squad, which he'd signed to following his release from Washington early in the season.
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Vikings' Jihad Ward: Two tackles in win
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Ward had two total tackles in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
He played on 31 of the defense's 74 snaps, as he helped fill a void with Pat Jones missing the game with a knee injury. Ward has seven total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery while seeing limited time as a reserve outside linebacker.
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Vikings' Harrison Phillips: Cleared Sunday
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Phillips (back) is available for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.
Phillips was a late addition to the Vikings' injury report Friday following a limited session. It looks like Minnesota was simply exercising caution, as he is set to suit up Sunday at home against Atlanta.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Available Sunday
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Van Ginkel (thigh) is active for Sunday's tilt against the Falcons.
Van Ginkel will play through a thigh injury for the second straight week. Look for him to take on his usual workload assuming any setbacks are avoided. The linebacker has logged 40 tackles (26 solo), 6.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble in seven games since Minnesota's Week 6 bye.
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Vikings' Pat Jones: Inactive against Atlanta
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Jones (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Jihad Ward is likely to see an increase in defensive snaps while serving as a rotational linebacker behind starters Andrew Van Ginkel (thigh) and Jonathan Greenard. Dallas Turner will likely get a larger role as well.
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Vikings' Harrison Phillips: Added to injury report Friday
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Phillips (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Phillips was a Friday addition to the injury report, getting in a limited session. Late-week additions to the injury report tend to trend toward not playing, but the Vikings are giving Phillips a chance to suit up. Backup NT Taki Taimani (ankle) is already on injured reserve, so Minnesota could be thin up front if Phillips can't go Sunday.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Questionable for Week 14
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Van Ginkel played through a thigh injury in Week 13 against the Cardinals. After practicing in a limited fashion all week, it seems likely that Van Ginkel will be available for Sunday's game, barring any setbacks. In the seven games since the Vikings' Week 6 bye, Van Ginkel has logged 40 tackles (26 solo), including 6.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.
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Vikings' Pat Jones: Iffy for Week 14
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Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Jones has been limited in practice this week due to a knee injury he may have picked up during Minnesota's Week 13 win over Arizona. If Jones is unable to play Sunday, Jihad Ward would be slated to see an increase in defensive snaps while serving as a rotational linebacker behind starters Andrew Van Ginkel (thigh) and Jonathan Greenard.
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Vikings' Stephon Gilmore: Ruled out for Week 14
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Gilmore (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Gilmore strained his left hamstring during the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Cardinals. He wasn't able to practice over the first two sessions of the week, and the veteran corner will be sidelined Sunday for the first time this season. Fabian Moreau is the top candidate to start at outside corner opposite Shaquill Griffin on Sunday due to Gilmore's injury.
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Vikings' Pat Jones: Working through knee injury
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Jones (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Jones has been limited in the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury he likely picked up this past Sunday against the Cardinals. He would have to log a full practice Friday in order to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Falcons. In the seven games since the Vikings' Week 6 bye, Jones has logged 18 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks.
