EAGAN, Minn. — It's not inaccurate this week to designate the Vikings as walking wounded as Minnesota prepares to host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3.
Kickoff is noon (CT) at U.S. Bank Stadium.
After falling to 1-1 on the young season after a Sunday night loss to Atlanta, Minnesota opted to wear pads Wednesday. The practice week is scheduled to include sessions on Thursday and Friday, the latter of which will be followed by game designations for players.
More than 20 percent of the players on Minnesota's 53-man roster are listed on the injury report for Week 3.
Update, Sept. 18: Christian Darrisaw did not participate Thursday because it was a planned rest day.
Update, Sept. 19: The Vikings ruled out quarterback J.J. McCarthy, center Ryan Kelly and tackle Justin Skule.
Minnesota listed tackle Christian Darrisaw, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, safety Harrison Smith and linebacker Austin Keys as questionable.
| Vikings | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kelly | C | Concussion | DNP | DNP | LP | Out |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Justin Skule | T | Concussion | DNP | DNP | LP | Out |
| Christian Darrisaw | T | Knee | FP | DNP | FP | Questionable |
| Austin Keys | LB | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Harrison Smith | S | Illness | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | OLB | Concussion | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Jonathan Greenard | OLB | Oblique | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Donovan Jackson | G | Wrist | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Theo Jackson | S | Hip | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Josh Oliver | TE | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Jeff Okudah | CB | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | - |
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| Bengals | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shemar Stewart | DE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | Hamstring | LP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| DJ Turner II | CB | Hamstring | - | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Logan Wilson | LB | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Dylan Fairchild | G | Shoulder | FP | FP | FP | - |
| B.J. Hill | DT | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | LP | FP | - |
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Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
(-) - Not listed
*Returned to Practice - 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
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