The Minnesota Vikings are getting NFC North momentum as they are coming off their most impressive win of the year. They fended off a tough Seahawks team on Sunday and were able to secure the win with a last-minute touchdown from Justin Jefferson.
The Vikings roster has had players emerge and become playmakers of their own, on Sunday we saw some on defense.
The offense has seen some newer faces, especially Josh Oliver, emerge and make plays in recent weeks. The veteran tight end has proven to be a security blanket for Darnold but is banged up coming out of the Titans game. On defense, they lost Ivan Pace Jr. but they opened his practice window so he should be back for the playoffs.
These are just some of the players and stories on the depth chart expected to see some playing time. Here is everyone else and where they stand on the chart.
Quarterback
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Sam Darnold
Nick Mullens
Running Back
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Aaron Jones
Cam Akers
Ty Chandler
Wide Receiver
Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Justin Jefferson
Jordan Addison
Jalen Nailor
Brandon Powell
Trent Sherfield Sr.
Tight End
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt (86) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) against the Arizona Cardinals in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
T.J. Hockenson
Johnny Mundt
Josh Oliver
Offensive Tackle
Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (75) celebrates running back Cam Akers (27) touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Left Tackle
Cam Robinson
Walter Rouse
Right Tackle
Brian O’Neill
David Quessenberry
Guard
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Left Guard
Blake Brandel
Dalton Risner
Right Guard
Ed Ingram
Dan Feeney
Center
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Garrett Bradbury
Michael Jurgens
Defensive Line
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Theo Jackson (26, second from right) leads a dance with cornerback Shaquill Griffin (1), safety Camryn Bynum (24), safety Josh Metellus (44), defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) and cornerback Dwight McGlothern (29) following his interception against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Defensive End
Jonathan Bullard
Jalen Redmond*
Nose Tackle
Harrison Phillips
Defensive Tackle
Jerry Tillery
Levi Drake Rodriguez
Linebackers
Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) celebrates a fumble return that is later called dead against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Outside Linebacker
Jonathan Greenard
Andrew Van Ginkel
Dallas Turner
Patrick Jones II
Jihad Ward
Bo Richter
Inside Linebacker
Blake Cashman
Brian Asamoah II
Kamu Grugier-Hill
Jamin Davis
Cornerbacks
Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) celebrates his interception against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Outside Cornerbacks
Stephon Gilmore
Shaq Griffin
Dwight McGlothern
Byron Murphy Jr.
Fabien Moreau*
Nickel
Joshua Metellus
Safety
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) pressures Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) to throw an interception during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Harrison Smith*
Camryn Bynum
Jay Ward
Theo Jackson
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