EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Saturday listed receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) and cornerback Akayleb Evans (calf) as questionable for Monday's Week 12 home game against the Chicago Bears.
Jefferson has missed the past six games as he's been recovering from an injury suffered against the Chiefs in Week 5.
Minnesota (6-5) has won five of six games in the All-Pro's absence.
Evans suffered a calf injury in Week 10 that kept him from playing last week.
Jefferson spoke with media members on Friday, **providing an update**. He is in a 21-day observation window that began Nov. 8 as part of his return from Injured Reserve.
"Justin was limited. We ramped up his work all week long. He'll go in as questionable," O'Connell said. "He took part in some team reps, consistent work here and there."
The Vikings added defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (knee) to the injury report Saturday and listed him as questionable against his former team.
The other players on Minnesota's injury report — linebacker Brian Asamoah II (ankle), tight end T.J. Hockenson (ribs) and quarterbacks Nick Mullens (back) and Jaren Hall (concussion) — did not receive a game status designation and are expected to be available.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. (CT) Monday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Vikings would have to activate Jefferson to their 53-man roster by 3 p.m. (CT) Monday in order for him to play against Chicago (3-8). Minnesota will be on its bye in Week 13.
Nov. 27 UPDATE: The Vikings ruled out Jefferson.
| Vikings | Position | Injury | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akayleb Evans | CB | Calf | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | Ribs | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Justin Jefferson* | WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Out |
| Brian Asamoah II | LB | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Jaren Hall | QB | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Nick Mullens | QB | Back | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Khyiris Tonga | DL | Knee | - | - | LP | Questionable |
BEARS INJURY REPORT
Chicago ruled out linebacker Noah Sewell (knee).
The Bears listed guard Larry Borom (illness) and running back D'Onta Foreman (ankle/shin) as doubtful.
Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (ankle) was listed as questionable.
Offensive lineman Lucas Patrick (back) and fullback Khari Blasingame (shoulder) fully participated Friday and did not receive designations. Both are expected to be available.
Nov. 26 UPDATE: The Bears ruled out Borom, Foreman and Stevenson on Sunday.
| Bears | Position | Injury | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Borom | OL | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| D'onta Foreman | RB | Ankle/Shin | DNP | LP | LP | OUT |
| Lucas Patrick | OL | Back | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Noah Sewell | LB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | Ankle | - | - | LP | OUT |
View photos from the Vikings Classic jersey photoshoot. The Classic throwback jerseys will be worn Week 12 of the 2023 season against the Bears on Monday Night Football.
Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
NIR - Not Injury Related
(-) - Not listed
*Designated to Return from Injured Reserve - Currently within 21-day practice window
Game Status
Out - Player will not play
Doubtful - Player is unlikely to play
Questionable - Player is not certain to play
(-) - Not listed
