The Minnesota Vikings defense are likely to have three key players playing despite being listed as questionable on the injury report.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, ILB Jordan Hicks is expected to return to the starting lineup. Joining him in playing will be nose tackle Harrison Phillips and ILB Ivan Pace Jr. are both expected to play despite being questionable on the final injury report.
The Vikings’ defense is primed to have a big game against a Lions offense and having those three in the lineup will be key. They will be without Byron Murphy Jr. who is dealing with a knee injury.
The Vikings and Lions kick off at noon CST.
