The Minnesota Vikings listed six players on their initial injury report for week 14 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- S Theo Jackson (illness): Did not practice
- RB Kene Nwangwu (concussion): Limited
- CB NaJee Thompson (knee): Limited
- NT Khyiris Tonga (knee): Full
- CB Akayleb Evans (calf): Full
- WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring): Full
The good news here is both Jefferson and Evans are not just practicing in full after the bye week, but they are also on track to return against the Raiders.
On the same accord, Tonga is still practicing in full with his knee injury. He hasn’t missed any time, but it’s noteworthy.
Both Thompson and Nwangwu’s injuries are new and noteworthy. We will learn more throughout the rest of the week. If they don’t play, it would be a massive blow to special teams.
Jackson out with an illness could be a myriad of things. It’s not a good thing to be out with an illness. Considering Lewis Cine is now off the injury report, it could be a sign that Cine will get some playing time on defense.
T.J. Hockenson is off the injury report as well, meaning he is all better from his rib injury.