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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Limited again Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 4:12 PM
Oliver (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Oliver was unable to practice over the past two weeks due to a foot injury, and a second consecutive limited practice Thursday indicates that he is progressing well in his recovery. A third limited practice or an upgrade to full participation Friday would bode well for Oliver's availability in Sunday's divisional clash with the Bears. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Limited again Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 3:15 PM
Jones (shoulder/toe) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: Jones has now logged back-to-back limited practices to begin Week 11 preparations as he continues to nurse a toe injury and an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. He played through both injuries Week 10 against the Ravens, carrying the ball nine times for 47 yards and a score while securing three of six targets for 22 yards, so as long as he's able to practice on at least a limited basis again Friday, it seems Jones has solid odds of being cleared for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bears. |
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J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy Full practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 3:05 PM
McCarthy (right hand) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: McCarthy opened Week 11 prep Wednesday as limited due to a right hand injury, which stemmed from hitting it on the helmet of a Ravens defender while following through on a throw this past Sunday. He's been wearing padding on the hand in question in practice this week, but on Thursday he was able to take snaps under center and also attempt passes, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. McCarthy's ensuing listing of full indicates that he's good to go ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bears. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Returns to practice
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 8:38 PM
Oliver (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: A foot injury prevented Oliver from practicing over the past two weeks and caused him to be sidelined for Weeks 9 and 10. His ability to practice in at least a limited capacity indicates that he is progressing in his recover, and head coach Kevin O'Connell relayed to reporters Monday that he expects Oliver to be available for Sunday's NFC North clash against the Bears, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Oliver's return would mean less rotational snaps at tight end would be available for Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Remains limited in practice
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 4:17 PM
Jones (shoulder/toe) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Jones is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder and also a toe injury for a second week in a row, but he was able to play through them this past Sunday against the Ravens and turn 12 touches into 69 yards from scrimmage and one TD. Meanwhile, Jordan Mason played second fiddle to Jones en route to five touches for 31 total yards. Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Jones again enters the weekend with a designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bears. |
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J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy Limited due to hand injury
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 4:01 PM
McCarthy (right hand) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
Analysis: McCarthy hit his right hand on a Baltimore defender's helmet while following through on a pass during this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens, but he didn't miss a snap, completed 20 of 42 passes for 248 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions and rushed five times for 48 yards. Alec Lewis of The Athletic reported Wednesday that McCarthy has some swelling on the hand in question, but there's been no indication that he's in danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Bears. |
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Adam Thielen Adam Thielen Two catches against Ravens
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 8:37 AM
Thielen caught two of three targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Thielen played just nine of the Vikings' 65 offensive snaps Sunday, operating as Minnesota's No. 4 wide receiver. The veteran wideout's two receptions in the contest were his first grabs since Week 7. Since teammate Jordan Addison returned from his three-game suspension in Week 4, Thielen is averaging roughly 10 snaps per game. With such limited opportunities, the 35-year-old remains far off the fantasy radar heading into Week 11 matchup against the Bears. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Expected to play Week 11
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 4:12 PM
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he expects Oliver (foot) to return to practice this week and play Sunday against the Bears, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Oliver missed the previous two games with a sprained foot but is closing in on a return to action. The veteran tight end is mainly used as a blocker by the Vikings, as he's only secured five catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns this season. |
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T.J. Hockenson T.J. Hockenson Just two receptions in loss
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 12:17 PM
Hockenson had two receptions for eight yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: Hockenson hasn't had much action with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback as he's had just 12 targets in his four games behind center. He's not blocking more with Josh Oliver sidelined (foot) as he went out on a route on 44 of his 58 snaps on offense, so there's some hope for an increase in receptions. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Poor showing on 11 targets
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:10 PM
Addison recorded three receptions on 11 targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Addison earned double-digit targets for the second time this season, though he struggled to get on the same page with J.J. McCarthy. Addison has now been held under 50 receiving yards in four of six games this season, including both with McCarthy. He's likely to be a boom or bust receiver moving forward, with Week 11 presenting an exploitable matchup against the Bears. |
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Jalen Nailor Jalen Nailor Career-best performance
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 9:55 PM
Nailor recorded five receptions on six targets for 124 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Nailor made nearly all of his impact early and late in the game. He beat Marlon Humphrey deep down the field on the sixth play from scrimmage and then managed to turn upfield for a 62-yard gain that came just short of a touchdown. Nailor then came up big during Minnesota's rally late in the game, as he hauled in another deep pass for a 28-yard gain before making an impressive acrobatic 10-yard touchdown catch four plays later. This marked the first time that Nailor has reached 100 receiving yards in his career and also matched his career-high of five receptions. |
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Jordan Mason Jordan Mason Works behind Jones
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 6:38 PM
Mason rushed the ball four times for 25 yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens. He added one reception on one target for six yards.
Analysis: Mason has maintained at least an even split with Aaron Jones when both are healthy this campaign, but he matched his season-low in touches Sunday. Jones out-touched Mason 12-5, including both a goal-line opportunity and the majority of targets to the position. Given that Jones was questionable with a shoulder injury heading into the game, the workload split doesn't seem to bode well for Mason going forward. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Scores first TD of 2025
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 5:48 PM
Jones rushed the ball nine times for 47 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens. He added three receptions on six targets for 22 yards.
Analysis: Jones' line doesn't stand out on the surface, but he served as Minnesota's clear lead back -- a departure from the split the Vikings have used to this point in the season. He out-touched Jordan Mason 12-5 for the game, which included the majority of targets and the team's lone running back touch at the goal line. Jones took advantage of the latter opportunity by punching in a four-yard touchdown for his first trip to the end zone this season. The Vikings were forced to utilize a pass-heavy offense while chasing the score, but Jones could be in line for heavier workloads moving forward. |
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J.J. McCarthy J.J. McCarthy Struggles against Ravens
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 5:32 PM
McCarthy completed 20 of 42 passes for 248 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens. He added five rushes for 48 yards.
Analysis: McCarthy started the game well, leading the Vikings to an opening-drive touchdown, primarily on the strength of a 62-yard completion to Jalen Nailor. However, it was an up-and-down performance from there, as he turned the ball over twice in three possessions spanning late in the second quarter to early in the third quarter, changing the trajectory of the game. On the other hand, he had three completions of at least 20 yards while also racking up a season-high 48 rushing yards. McCarthy is likely to remain inconsistent considering he has only four career starts, though he has a positive matchup in Week 11 against Chicago. |
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Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson Lacks connection with McCarthy
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 4:27 PM
Jefferson recorded four receptions on 12 targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Opportunity wasn't an issue for Jefferson, as he commanded a season-high 12 targets to lead the team. However, he couldn't get on the same page with J.J. McCarthy -- the Ravens had two interceptions when Jeefferson was targeted -- and his four receptions marked his fewest since Week 2. The duo was particularly poor on deep targets, as all of Jefferson's targets came in the short area of the field, with his longest gain going for just 11 yards. He has now been held below 50 receiving yards in three of McCarthy's four starts this season. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Active Sunday
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:32 AM
Jones (shoulder/toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Jones emerged from last Sunday's win in Detroit with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, which, along with a toe injury, led to a DNP/LP/LP practice regimen. While the Vikings listed him as questionable for Week 10 action, he told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com on Friday that "I still have two days, so I feel like I'll be in a good spot" by Sunday. With his active status now confirmed, Jones will continue to split the backfield with Jordan Mason, which has amounted to 18 touches for 138 yards from scrimmage and no touchdowns for Jones over the past two contests (as opposed to Mason's 16 touches for 43 total yards and no TDs during that same span). |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Expected to play vs. Baltimore
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 10:50 AM
Jones (shoulder/toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens but is expected to play, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jones ended Week 10 prep with back-to-back limited practices to draw the questionable tag, but he relayed to reporters after Friday's session that he'll "be in a good spot" by Sunday, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. Jones' official status may not be known until the Vikings announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but the veteran running back is trending toward being available for the Vikings. Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott would be in line for more backfield snaps if Jones is ruled out or operates on a snap count. |
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Josh Oliver Josh Oliver Ruled out
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 3:53 PM
Oliver (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
Analysis: Oliver will miss a second consecutive week due to the foot sprain he suffered in Week 8 against the Chargers. The loss of the backup tight end will likely mean more snaps for Ben Yurosek again, who has logged 32 offensive snaps in the past two games since Oliver suffered his injury. |
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C.J. Ham C.J. Ham Good to go
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 3:25 PM
Ham (hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Ham has missed the past two games due to a hand injury he sustained in the Week 7 loss to the Eagles, but he has been cleared to play Sunday. In just two games this season, Ham has logged 24 offensive snaps and 35 special teams snaps. The 32-year-old fullback will look to be back on the field Sunday contributing to the Vikings' rushing attack and special teams unit. |
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Aaron Jones Aaron Jones Aiming to be ready by Sunday
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 3:06 PM
Jones (shoulder/toe) said Friday that he thinks he'll "be in a good spot" by Sunday to play against Baltimore, after the Vikings listed him as questionable on their final injury report, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Following last week's early exit, Jones managed limited practices Thursday and Friday. He told reporters after Friday's practice that he's feeling good, though he did seem to hint at his Sunday availability depending on continued progress over the next two days. Should Jones end up inactive ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, Jordan Mason and Zavier Scott would take on larger roles in Minnesota's backfield. |
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