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Ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 8:13 PM
Thorson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: Thorson was unable to practice throughout Week 3 due to a right hamstring injury. Recent practice squad addition Johnny Hekker is set to be elevated to the active roster to punt and hold for the Vikings in Thorson's absence. |
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Won't play Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 8:10 PM
Samac (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: Samac missed consecutive practices to end Week 3 with a knee injury. The backup to Blake Brandel will now miss Sunday's contest due to the injury, leaving the Vikings with less depth on the offensive line. |
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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Clear for Week 3
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 3:17 PM
Dallas (toe) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Dallas kicked off Week 3 prep with back-to-back limited sessions due to a toe injury, but his ability to handle every on-field rep Friday clears him to be available to the Vikings backfield this weekend. With Aaron Jones (knee) also gaining clearance to play Sunday, Dallas likely will remain relegated to a small workload, as the latter has just four touches on his 14 offensive snaps through two games on the campaign. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Will play Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 1:47 PM
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Jones (knee) will be available for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jones opened Week 3 prep with an absence from Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, but he progressed to limited Thursday before O'Connell cleared him ahead of the weekend. Thus, Jones likely will take on another workhorse role Sunday, as he did during a Week 2 win in Chicago, when he handled 23 carries for 105 yards. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Practicing again Friday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 12:29 PM
Jones (knee) was present for practice Friday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After taking 23 carries for 105 yards in this past Sunday's 9-3 win at Chicago, Jones emerged from the contest with a knee injury that sidelined him at Wednesday's session. He then returned as a limited participant Thursday and appears as if he'll go down as at least that Friday, something that'll be revealed when the Vikings post their final Week 3 practice report. |
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Practices in full Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:36 PM
Ingram-Dawkins (oblique) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Ingram-Dawkins was limited Wednesday to begin the practice week, though after being upgraded Thursday, it seems as if he will be good to go Sunday versus Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old finished his rookie campaign in 2025 with 12 total tackles (6 solo), 1.0 sack and one pass defended. |
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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Turns in limited practice
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 5:30 PM
Dallas (toe) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: When Minnesota has all of its key backfield options available, Dallas is expected to play exclusively on special teams, but he'll likely be needed to serve as a passing-down or change-of-pace option at the very least during Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, provided the toe issue doesn't keep him from playing. Jordan Mason (thumb) won't be eligible to return from injured reserve until Week 7, and Aaron Jones -- who handled 23 touches and an 81 percent snap share in the Week 2 win over the Bears -- joined Dallas as a limited participant in Thursday's practice. If Jones ends up sitting out Sunday or has his snaps managed more carefully, Dallas could be in store for a more prominent role after he was limited to eight offensive snaps and three touches in Week 2. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Limited in Thursday's practice
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 4:16 PM
Jones (knee) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jones opened Week 3 prep with no practice reps Wednesday due to a knee injury, but his ability to mix into some drills one day later is a positive step as the Vikings prepare for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he has a designation ahead of that matchup. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Back at practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 3:08 PM
Jones (knee) was present for the open portion of Thursday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Jones looks to be trending up after missing practice Wednesday. He took on a significant workload in Jordan Mason's absence in Week 2 with 23 carries, but did not come out unscathed. The veteran isn't a sure thing to play in Week 3 at this stage, though the current trajectory is encouraging. If Jones is ultimately unable to suit up, DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne would be next up for the Vikings. |
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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:35 PM
Dallas (toe) was a limited participant at the Vikings' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Dallas appears to have picked up a toe injury during the team's 9-3 win over the Bears in Week 2, and as a result, he wasn't able to practice in full to open the week. With Aaron Jones (knee) listed as a non-participant Wednesday, rookie running back Demond Claiborne is the only fully healthy option at the moment. Dallas will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers. |
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Jauan Jennings Jauan Jennings Back at practice
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:32 PM
Jennings (personal) was not listed on the Vikings' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Jennings was unable to practice all week before ultimately sitting out Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears while dealing with a personal matter. The 29-year-old returned to practice Wednesday, and he'll stand to operate as Minnesota's No. 3 option at wide receiver in the return of quarterback Kyler Murray against the Buccaneers in Week 3. |
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Aaron Jones Sr. Aaron Jones Sr. Missing practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 1:41 PM
Jones (undisclosed) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After the Vikings placed Jordan Mason (thumb) on IR last week, Jones was the team's unquestioned lead runner during a 9-3 win at Chicago this past Sunday, taking 23 carries for 105 yards. However, with Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reporting that Jones isn't a sure thing for a Week 3 road matchup with the Buccaneers due to a knee injury, his status is up in the air for Sunday. At the moment, DeeJay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne represent Minnesota's healthy RBs on the active roster. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Hauls in 24-yard pass in Week 2 win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:02 PM
Oliver caught his lone target for 24 yards during the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: Oliver was listed as the co-starter at tight end with T.J. Hockenson, with the duo each playing 31 of 52 offensive snaps. Oliver's only target from Carson Wentz came late in the third quarter, when the duo connected for a 24-yard pass that ultimately ended in a punt four plays later. Oliver is up to a 3-46-0 receiving line on five targets through two games, and his offensive upside will be limited while playing alongside Hockenson, though the Vikings pass catchers as a whole should have an elevated scoring floor in Week 3 against the Buccaneers due to the return of Kyler Murray. |
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Snags pick in win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:58 PM
Murphy tallied seven tackles (four solo) and an interception during Sunday's win over the Bears.
Analysis: Murphy had a strong outing, as he picked off Caleb Williams (hamstring) to force one of the team's two turnovers. Murphy also finished second on the team in tackles, bringing his total on the season 15 (11 solo) across just two games. |
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Leading tackler in win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:49 PM
Cashman logged 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's win over the Bears.
Analysis: Cashman had a dominant outing during the victory, leading Chicago in tackles while recording one of the team's four sacks. The 30-year-old has gotten off to a strong start this season, racking up 17 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across his first two outings and will look to keep producing next week versus the Buccaneers. |
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Demond Claiborne Demond Claiborne Minimal usage in win
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:22 PM
Claiborne caught his sole target for two yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Claiborne is the No. 2 running back behind Aaron Jones while Jordan Mason (thumb) recovers on IR. The 22-year-old saw just two offensive snaps in Sunday's game, meaning DeeJay Dallas could have a shot at claiming the backup role from the sixth-rounder in the future. |
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DeeJay Dallas DeeJay Dallas Catches sole target in tight win
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:17 PM
Dallas rushed twice for eight yards and caught his sole target for 12 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Dallas played eight offensive snaps, totaling 20 yards in a game where offense was rare. The running back also contributed eight special-teams reps, filling in wherever he could while starting rusher Aaron Jones took most of the carries. |
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Considered day-to-day
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 7:27 PM
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Ingram-Dawkins is "day-to-day" after injuring his hip in Week 2 at Chicago, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ingram-Dawkins left in the first quarter of the Vikings' victory in Week 2 after suffering a hip injury, but it seems like he avoided anything too severe. His status will be worth keeping an eye on when Minnesota releases its first official injury report of the week Wednesday. |
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Huge performance at Soldier Field
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 4:13 PM
Turner logged five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, during the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: Turner opened the season with a sack against the Packers in Week 1, and he doubled his output during Sunday's NFC North showdown. Both of his sacks came in the second half, with the second a nine-yard takedown of Tyson Bagent on the final play of the game to seal the win for Minnesota. Per Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic, Turner leads the league with 20 pressures through two regular-season games, and his 3.0 sacks are tied for third-most behind Greg Rousseau (4.0) and T.J. Watt (3.5). Up next is a Week 3 road clash against the Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield, who has been sacked seven times through two games to open the 2026 campaign. |
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T.J. Hockenson T.J. Hockenson Goes for 29 yards in Week 2 win
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 3:26 PM
Hockenson caught three of four targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Hockenson played 69.2 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps and ran 19 routes to Josh Oliver's four on Carson Wentz's 24 dropbacks. While both tight ends are playing significant snaps for Minnesota, it's clear that Hockenson is the receiving tight end while Oliver focuses on blocking as a traditional in-line player. Through two games, Hockenson has seven catches for 65 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. He'll be in the low-end TE1 conversation most weeks and gets Kyler Murray (concussion) back under center for next Sunday's game against the Bucs. |
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