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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Questionable for Week 5
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 1:15 PM
Addison (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Addison was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a sore hamstring, but he was a limited participant in his return to drills Thursday and again was spotted on the field Friday before head coach Kevin O'Connell termed both Addison and Justin Jefferson (ankle) questionable for Week 5 action. Both players statuses will receive clarity about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. |
Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson Status in question for Week 5
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 1:11 PM
Jefferson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans.
Analysis: The same can be said for fellow WR Jordan Addison (hamstring). Jefferson himself is looking to miss just one game due to an ankle injury that he picked up in a Week 3 win at Tampa Bay, and his status will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Practices again Friday
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 12:09 PM
Addison (hamstring) was at Friday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After practicing in a limited capacity Thursday, Addison was back on the field again Friday. That keeps him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game, though his official practice level and game designation still will provide the clearest read on his availability. |
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Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson At practice Friday
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 12:08 PM
Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) were at practice Friday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
Analysis: It's unclear if either wide receiver was a full participant, but this does suggest that both have a chance to play Sunday in New Orleans. |
Appears set to return Sunday
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 8:10 PM
Thorson (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday.
Analysis: Thorson missed Sunday's Week 4 win over Miami due to hamstring injury. However, with a pair of full practices to begin Week 5 prep, he's probably good to go for Week 5 versus New Orleans. Thorson should thus reclaim his role as the Vikings' punter. |
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Logs limited practice
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 8:01 PM
O'Neill (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: That's two straight limited practice sessions to begin the week for O'Neill, who is dealing with a knee injury. It's unclear if the current issue is related to the knee injury that he dealt with earlier in the campaign. Regardless, O'Neill has a chance of suiting up Sunday in New Orleans, but he'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to practice in full Friday. |
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Not yet practicing
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 7:55 PM
Darrisaw (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday.
Analysis: Darrisaw suffered a concussion Sunday against Miami. He's currently in the league's five step protocol, and he'll need to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he's able to suit up for game action. Darrisaw is in real danger of missing Sunday's matchup against New Orleans, and if that happens, Ryan Van Demark will likely step in to start at left tackle. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Officially limited Thursday
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 4:37 PM
Addison (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Analysis: One day removed from missing Wednesday's practice due to a sore hamstring, Addison rejoined his teammates and fellow WR Justin Jefferson, who missed a Week 4 win against the Dolphins due to an ankle injury but so far has been limited this week. Friday's practice report may provide insight regarding the statuses of both players ahead of Sunday's game at New Orleans. |
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Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson Another limited session
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 4:32 PM
Jefferson (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Jefferson initially injured his ankle in the middle of a Week 3 win at Tampa Bay and missed this past Sunday's game against the Dolphins. So far this week, he's logged back-to-back capped sessions, and Friday's practice report may provide some clarity regarding whether or not a return to action Sunday in New Orleans is possible. For what it's worth, Jefferson told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com on Wednesday that he wants to play this weekend as a native of Louisiana, but ultimately it'll be a team decision regarding his status. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Back at practice
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 2:56 PM
Addison (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After playing 75 of 78 offensive snaps this past Sunday against the Dolphins, Addison is dealing with hamstring soreness that sidelined him at Wednesday's session. With Justin Jefferson (ankle) resuming on-field work this week, the Vikings' top two wide receivers appear to be putting themselves on track to suit up Sunday at New Orleans. Thursday's injury report will reveal both players' activity levels. |
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Back at practice
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 7:07 PM
The Vikings designated Jurgens (elbow) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: Jurgens was a full participant at practice Wednesday, which suggests he may be able to return to game action as soon as Sunday for Minnesota's contest against the Saints in Week 5. The transaction starts the clock on a 21-day window during which he can be officially activated before he'd be required to spend the remainder of the season on IR. |
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Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson Intends to play Sunday
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 5:32 PM
Jefferson (ankle) said Wednesday that he's aiming to play Sunday at New Orleans, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Coach Kevin O'Connell provided an update on Jefferson earlier Wednesday, saying the wide receiver "is doing well" and will be limited to begin Week 5 prep. Jefferson's ensuing activity level indeed was limited, but per the player himself he wants to play against the Saints as a native of Louisiana. The Vikings will take the situation "day by day," and his listing on Friday's practice report may be telling for his odds to suit up this weekend. |
Ben Yurosek Ben Yurosek Returns to practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 4:47 PM
Yurosek (undisclosed) practiced Wednesday.
Analysis: It's unknown how involved Yurosek was during practice, though it appears he could be nearing a return after landing on injured reserve to begin the 2026 campaign. The 24-year-old appeared in 12 regular-season games in 2025, amassing two catches (three targets) for 14 yards. |
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Justin Jefferson Justin Jefferson To be limited Wednesday
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 1:36 PM
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Jefferson (ankle) "is doing well" and will be a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Analysis: This will mark Jefferson's first on-field work since he suffered a sprained left ankle in the second quarter of a Week 3 win at Tampa Bay. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Saturday morning that the Vikings are hopeful that Jefferson will return to action in Week 5, and his ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a step in that direction. |
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Jordan Addison Jordan Addison Nursing hamstring soreness
Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 1:32 PM
Addison (hamstring) won't practice Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Addison has some hamstring soreness after he played 75 of 78 offensive snaps against the Dolphins last Sunday. With Justin Jefferson (ankle) missing that game versus Miami, Addison turned six targets into a 4-52-0 receiving line, as he took a back seat to T.J. Hockenson, who hauled in all 13 of his targets for 119 yards. The Vikings made a couple wideout additions to the practice squad Wednesday. |
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Team's leading tackler in win
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 8:04 PM
Cashman recorded eight tackles (three solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 15-10 win versus the Dolphins.
Analysis: In a game where Miami's offense simply couldn't stay on the field, Cashman only played 38 defensive snaps. Nevertheless, he managed to rack up seven-plus tackles for his 15th straight contest going back to last season. He's a solid IDP consideration in most formats going into a Week 5 tilt at New Orleans. |
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Placed on IR
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 7:34 PM
Jackson (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Vikings on Tuesday.
Analysis: Jackson suffered a torn meniscus during Sunday's 15-10 win over Miami, and he was already set to miss the rest of the regular season, so Tuesday's move to the IR comes as no surprise. Joe Huber is the top candidate to take over as Minnesota's starting left guard in Jackson's absence. |
Demond Claiborne Demond Claiborne Quiet outing in win
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 10:41 PM
Claiborne carried the ball three times for 12 yards during Minnesota's win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Claiborne continued to serve a limited role behind Aaron Jones even with Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve. Claiborne will look to be more involved offensively during next week's matchup versus the Saints. |
Jauan Jennings Jauan Jennings Remains quiet despite no Jefferson
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 8:01 PM
Jennings caught his lone target for eight yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Despite Justin Jefferson (ankle) missing Sunday's game, Jennings remained a non-factor on offense, as he took a distant back seat to all three of T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Addison and Aaron Jones. Jennings has two catches for nine yards on four targets across 152 offensive snaps through three games this season. He's well off the fantasy radar. |
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Enters league concussion protocol
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 7:34 PM
Darrisaw is in concussion protocol following Sunday's game versus the Dolphins, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Darrisaw left Sunday's contest early with an apparent concussion, and now it's up in the air whether he'll be able to suit up in Week 5. His name will be one to watch for when the Vikings publish their first official injury report of the week Wednesday. |
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