This season, the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have both been plagued by injuries. Both teams’ seasons have been impacted by the absence of significant players. That has not changed as the season’s biggest game approaches.
The Vikings have revealed that they will be without yet another key defensive member when they face Jordan Love and the Packers offense.
The Minnesota Vikings lose their interception leader ahead of their game against the Green Bay Packers.
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According to the Star Tribune’s Mark Craig:
Byron Murphy Jr., a cornerback for the Vikings, has been designated as out for Sunday night’s game against the Packers due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, right tackle Brian O’Neill (ankle) will play again after missing the previous two games; he was not listed as injured on the latest injury report.
Safety Theo Jackson (toe), receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion), and defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (ankle) are also out. Receiver Jordan Addison (ankle), cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder), and linebacker Troy Dye (wrist) are listed as questionable with restricted practice participation Thursday and Friday. Addison, a rookie first-round pick, is attempting to avoid missing his first career game.
What effect will this have on Jordan Love and the Packers offense?
Murphy was replaced by Mekhi Blackmon, who was labeled as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Packers on Friday. The 24-year-old cornerback suffered a shoulder injury in the Vikings’ Christmas Eve game. He has two limited practices remaining, so he could play against the Rams on Sunday. If Blackmon is unable to play in Week 17, NaJee Thompson will most likely see more snaps in Minnesota’s secondary.
Murphy was replaced by Mekhi Blackmon, who was labeled as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Packers on Friday. The 24-year-old cornerback suffered a shoulder injury in the Vikings’ Christmas Eve game. He has two limited practices remaining, so he could play against the Rams on Sunday. If Blackmon is unable to play in Week 17, NaJee Thompson will most likely see more snaps in Minnesota’s secondary.
