EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings (7-1) on Friday ruled out defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (calf) and cornerback Cameron Dantzler, Sr. (ankle) ahead of visiting the Buffalo Bills (6-2) at noon (CT) Sunday for Week 10.
Tomlinson will miss his second consecutive game with an injury he suffered against Arizona. They are the only two contests he's missed in his career due to injury.
Dantzler left Minnesota's Week 9 game at Washington and was replaced by rookie Akayleb Evans.
Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (ankle) and receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) did not receive designations and are expected to be available.
| VIKINGS | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Thielen | WR | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Garrett Bradbury | C | Ankle | DNP | LP | FP | - |
| Cam Dantzler Sr. | CB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DL | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
Bills Injury Report:
Buffalo on Friday ruled out safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) and defensive end Greg Rousseau (ankle).
Cornerback Kaiir Elam (ankle) was listed as doubtful.
Quarterback Josh Allen (right elbow) and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (groin/heel) were listed as questionable.
All of the other players on Buffalo's injury report this week — tackle Spencer Brown (ankle), cornerbacks Dane Jackson (neck) and Cam Lewis (forearm), linebacker Matt Milano (oblique), center Mitch Morse (vet rest/elbow) and offensive lineman David Quessenberry (groin) — are expected to be available.
| BILLS | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | Right Elbow | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
| Tremaine Edmunds | LB | Groin/Heel | DNP | DNP | LP | Questionable |
| Von Miller | LB | Vet Rest | DNP | - | - | - |
| Jordan Poyer | S | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Greg Rousseau | DE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Rodger Saffold | G | Vet Rest/Back | DNP | - | - | - |
| Spencer Brown | T | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | Ankle | LP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| Dane Jackson | CB | Neck | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Matt Milano | LB | Oblique | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Mitch Morse | C | Vet Rest/Elbow | LP | FP | FP | - |
| David Quessenberry | OL | Groin | LP | FP | FP | - |
| Cam Lewis | CB | Forearm | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | Vet Rest | - | - | DNP | - |
| Taiwan Jones | RB | Vet Rest | - | - | DNP | - |
Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
(-) - Not listed
Game Status
Out - Player will not play
Doubtful - Player is unlikely to play
Questionable - Player is not certain to play
(-) - Not listed
