The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for a key divisional matchup against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday, as they aim to continue their unexpected 3-0 start to the season. While some fans and analysts are buying into their early success, others remain skeptical. As the Vikings gear up for this “prove it” game, the team’s injury report has raised some concerns.
On Wednesday, the Vikings released their first official injury report of the week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell had earlier provided an update on wide receiver Jordan Addison, noting that while his status is still uncertain, Addison seems more likely to play this week compared to last. He was officially listed as “limited” in practice, which offers some hope for his return.
However, the same cannot be said for three other key players: center Garrett Bradbury, linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., and defensive back Jay Ward, all of whom were held out of Wednesday’s practice. In addition to Addison, several other players were also limited, including Jonathan Bullard, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Josh Oliver, and Dallas Turner. On a positive note, Sam Darnold, who has also dealt with injury concerns, was listed as a full participant in practice.
Injuries have played a significant role in the Vikings’ 2024 season so far, though they have managed to avoid major setbacks for two of their biggest stars, wide receiver Justin Jefferson and quarterback Sam Darnold. Both players have dodged serious injuries, which has allowed Minnesota to maintain its strong start.
Kevin O’Connell expressed optimism regarding Dallas Turner’s availability for this weekend’s game during an interview on KFAN Radio on Tuesday. As for Garrett Bradbury, he has been a regular on the injury report through the first three weeks of the season but has consistently returned to practice by the end of the week and played on Sundays. Whether he follows the same pattern this week remains to be seen.
As the week progresses, fans can expect further updates on the status of these key players. Vikings supporters will be eagerly watching for any news, especially as the team looks to keep its winning momentum alive against a tough NFC North opponent. For the latest updates, fans can check MinnesotaSportsFan.com as new information becomes available.
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