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Tyler Forness

Vikings Week 16 injury report sees minor changes

The Minnesota Vikings released their second injury report ahead of their week 16 game against the Detroit Lions and there were some minor changes.

  • RB Alexander Mattison (ankle): Did not practice
  • CB Byron Murphy Jr. (knee): Did not practice
  • WR Jalen Nailor (concussion): Did not practice
  • RT Brian O’Neill (ankle): Did not practice
  • NT Harrison Phillips (back): Did not practice
  • OLB Danielle Hunter (illness): Limited
  • DE Jonathan Bullard (ankle): Limited
  • NT Sheldon Day (ankle): Limited
  • ILB Jordan Hicks (shin): Full

The good news for the Vikings is Hunter took a step forward on Thursday by practicing in a limited capacity.

The other major impact for the Vikings was seeing Hicks practice in full for the second-consecutive day. That will only fuel the fire that Hicks will return on Sunday afternoon.

Not having either Murphy or Phillips practice for the first two days of practice is a really bad sign with the Vikings about to face one of the best offenses in the league.

Friday’s injury report will tell us if they are likely to miss the game.

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