EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are hosting the Falcons in Week 2 of 2025, which will be the teams' first head-to-head Sunday Night Football showdown.
Kickoff is 7:20 p.m. (CT) at U.S. Bank Stadium.
After topping the Bears in Week 1 on Monday, the Vikings opted for a walk-through on Wednesday. Participation levels for that day are estimated.
The practice week is scheduled to include sessions on Thursday and Friday, the latter of which will be followed by game designations for players.
Prior to Wednesday's walk-through, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell announced that linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) and running back Ty Chandler (knee) will miss some time. O'Connell also announced outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and cornerback Jeff Okudah are in concussion protocol.
J.J. McCarthy did not participate in Thursday's practice because he was at the hospital with his fiancée in the lead up to the birth of their son.
Update, Sept. 12: The Vikings ruled out Van Ginkel and Okudah.
Minnesota also ruled out tackle Christian Darrisaw and listed safety Harrison Smith as questionable.
McCarthy returned to practice on Friday after celebrating the birth of a son with his fiancée.
| Vikings | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Okudah | CB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | LP | Out |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | OLB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Christian Darrisaw | T | Knee | FP | LP | LP | Out |
| Harrison Smith | S | Illness | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Austin Keys | LB | Groin | - | - | FP | Questionable |
| Josh Oliver | TE | Ankle | DNP | DNP | FP | - |
| Isaiah Rodgers | CB | Elbow | - | LP | FP | - |
| Ryan Kelly | C | Toe | DNP | DNP | FP | - |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | Not Injury Related - Personal Matter | - | DNP | - | - |
| Myles Price | WR | Knee | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Zavier Scott | RB | Ankle | FP | LP | FP | - |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | Hand | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Elijah Williams | DL | Hamstring | FP | FP | FP | - |
| Jonathan Allen | DL | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | - | LP | - |
| Javon Hargrave | DL | Not Injury Related - Rest | - | - | LP | - |
View Vikings practice photos ahead of the Week 2 matchup against the Falcons at the TCO Performance Center.
| Falcons | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Agnew | WR | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Jordan Fuller | S | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Jack Nelson | OL | Calf | DNP | DNP | LP | Out |
| Casey Washington | WR | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| DeMarcco Hellams | S | Hamstring | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| James Pearce Jr. | Edge | Groin | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Billy Bowman Jr. | S | Shoulder | - | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Drake London | WR | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Jake Matthews | OT | Not Injury Related - Resting Player | - | - | LP | - |
| Leonard Floyd | DE | Not Injury Related - Resting Player | - | - | DNP | - |
| David Onyemata | DT | Not Injury Related - Resting Player | - | - | DNP | - |
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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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