The Minnesota Vikings simply wrapped up a 3-0 victory in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Nevertheless, the workforce has to show round and play once more on Saturday as they journey to Cincinnati and tackle the Bengals in Week 15. In consequence, the workforce launched its first damage report of the week on Tuesday forward of the matchup, and the Vikings offense had a number of playmakers seem on the preliminary report. It needs to be famous that this damage report was an estimate because the workforce solely held a walkthrough at the moment.

Vikings Offense Sees A number of Playmakers on Damage Report

Right here is the full report from the Vikings:

• RG Ed Ingram (Hip, Restricted)
• WR Justin Jefferson (Chest, Restricted)
• RB Alexander Mattison (Ankle, DNP)
• WR Jalen Nailor (Concussion, DNP)
• RT Brian O’Neill (Ankle, DNP)
• LG Dalton Risner (Ankle, Restricted)

After all, followers will instantly discover Justin Jefferson’s presence on the damage report. The vast receiver made his first look since Week 5 after spending seven video games on injured reserve, nevertheless it was short-lived. Within the second quarter in opposition to the Raiders, security Marcus Epps delivered a large hit to Jefferson, which took him out of the game.

Jefferson’s day completed with a pair of receptions for 27 yards, nevertheless it was sufficient for him to move Randy Moss for essentially the most receiving yards by way of 4 seasons in Vikings franchise historical past. Hopefully, the star will be capable to get again on the sphere this weekend in opposition to the Bengals and his former collegiate teammate Ja’Marr Chase.

Moreover, Alexander Mattison didn’t take part within the walkthrough due to his ankle damage. He exited final weekend’s sport in opposition to Las Vegas after totaling 10 carries for 66 yards. In current weeks, the working again has put collectively some robust performances for the Vikings, totaling 199 yards over the previous three video games and averaging effectively over 5 yards per carry.

Minnesota’s offensive line additionally stays banged up heading into Week 15. Ed Ingram did not play on Sunday in opposition to the Raiders on account of a hip damage whereas each Brian O’Neill and Dalton Risner exited the sport with ankle accidents. All three stay on the damage report on Tuesday.

Assuming the Vikings persist with the identical replacements as Sunday, if the trio is unable to go on Saturday, David Quessenberry needs to be in line to take over proper deal with duties whereas Blake Brandel and Austin Schlottmann deal with issues on the guard spots.

The Vikings will launch two extra damage experiences this week on Wednesday and Thursday. The Thursday damage report will embrace preliminary sport statuses for any injured gamers. Then, kickoff between the Vikings and Bengals is scheduled for 12 PM Central on Saturday, December sixteenth at Paycor Stadium.

Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The Faculty of Idaho and managing editor of PurplePTSD.com. When he’s not writing concerning the NFL, Josh enjoys working, gaming, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. Take a look at his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken.