The depth portion of the Vikings’ depth chart is actually being examined.
Seeing Cam Akers, Jaren Corridor, and Okay.J. Osborn all subtracted from the equation actually made issues more difficult for Kevin O’Connell on offense. In spite of everything, these gamers have been the RB2, QB1, and WR2 going into the Falcons recreation. Partnering these subtractions with the absence of Christian Darrisaw, Justin Jefferson, and Kirk Cousins — the clear-cut three most vital gamers for O’Connell’s offense — made the Week 9 victory much more spectacular.
Mr. Dobbs, after all, actually had one thing to do with that success. The person who’s now affectionately generally known as The Passtronaut put collectively a marvellous efficiency that dominated the dialogue across the NFL. When a midday recreation between a pair of 4-4 groups takes over the NFL headlines, one thing wild occurred.
That wild factor was Josh Dobbs, who was unprepared however unbothered. Various Vikings followers are considering again to 2017 and questioning if Dobbs has some Case Keenum magic tucked someplace inside himself.
Dobbs’ subsequent take a look at includes attempting to beat a gifted New Orleans Saints group. Every group enters the week sitting at 5-4, so there gained’t be any lack of motivation on either side. Dobbs shall be hoping that T.J. Hockenson — his favorite target — isn’t slowed down by his rib ailment. Alexander Mattison, Jordan Addison, and Brandon Powell will then be his different fundamental weapons (with a facet serving to of Josh Oliver, C.J. Ham, and Trishton Jackson).
O’Connell — who I’ve been vital of at numerous factors — has completed a masterful job in latest weeks. Since shedding Justin Jefferson to damage, O’Connell has been preserving defenses off stability together with his playcalling, discovering sensible methods of getting his different fundamental weapons open. Oh, and the Vikings’ protection has gotten scorching on the proper time. Give Flores a increase.
Kickoff will happen at 12 p.m. CST inside U.S. Financial institution Stadium. Overcoming the Saints is all the time a welcome sight for Vikings followers, however particularly when the pair of groups are in such an in depth battle for a coveted playoff spot.
The Vikings’ Depth Chart: Week 10
Offense
Quarterback
QB1: Josh Dobbs
QB2: Sean Mannion
QB3: Tanner Morgan
Operating Again
RB1: Alexander Mattison
RB2: Ty Chandler
RB3: Kene Nwangwu
Fullback
FB1: C.J. Ham
Extensive Receiver
WR1: Jordan Addison
WR2: Brandon Powell
WR3: Trishton Jackson
WR4: N’Keal Harry
WR5: Jalen Nailor
Tight Finish
TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
TE4: Nick Muse
Left Sort out
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: David Quessenberry
Left Guard
LG1: Dalton Risner
Heart
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Austin Schlottmann
Proper Guard
RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Blake Brandel
Proper Sort out
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Hakeem Adeniji
Protection
Exterior Linebacker
OLB1: Danielle Hunter
OLB2: D.J. Wonnum
OLB3: Patrick Jones
OLB4: Andre Carter
Defensive Line
DT/DE1: Harrison Phillips
DT/DE2: Jonathan Bullard
DT/DE3: Dean Lowry
DT/DE4: Khyiris Tonga
DT/DE5: Jaquelin Roy
Inside Linebacker
LB1: Jordan Hicks
LB2: Ivan Tempo
LB3: Brian Asamoah
LB4: Troy Dye
Cornerback
CB1: Byron Murphy
CB2: Akayleb Evans
CB3: Mekhi Blackmon
CB4: Andrew Sales space Jr.
CB5: NaJee Thompson
Security
S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Cam Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Jay Ward
S6: Lewis Cine
Particular Groups
Kicker
K1: Greg Joseph
Punter
P1: Ryan Wright
Lengthy Snapper
LS1: Andrew DePaola
Kick Returner
KR1: Kene Nwangwu
KR2: Ty Chandler
Punt Returner
PR1: Brandon Powell
PR2: Okay.J. Osborn
Okay. Joudry is the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory and PurplePTSD. He has been protecting the Vikings full time for the reason that summer season of 2021. He might be discovered on Twitter and as a co-host for Notes from the North, a humble Vikings podcast.