Vikings vs. Giants Final Wild Card Injury Report: Harrison Smith Questionable; Garrett Bradbury Cleared

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings (13-4) on Friday completed their practice week and listed safety Harrison Smith (knee), return specialist Kene Nwangwu (illness) and cornerback Cameron Dantzler, Sr. (personal/ankle) as questionable. Minnesota’s second home playoff game in U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. (CT), although kickoff will be closer to 3:40. Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell said he does not have a reason to believe Smith won’t be available, but the safety “will go in questionable just in case.” “We’ll see how he turns over from some good work today,” O’Connell said. “I’m excited to get Harry back out there if everything goes to plan.” Dantzler has been away from the team physically while dealing with a personal matter, but he has participated in meetings virtually.“He’s been keeping tabs on the game plan and being part of meetings when he can virtually, but he’s been dealing with something pretty serious, and we’re in full support of Cam throughout this week,” O’Connell said. “Hopefully we can get him back either later today or tomorrow.” O’Connell said Nwangwu “came down with a little bit of an illness.” “He’s doing a little bit better today,” O’Connell said. “He’ll be questionable, as well, with how he turns over from that.” Center Garrett Bradbury (back), linebacker Brian Asamoah II (knee) and defensive lineman James Lynch (shoulder) did not receive a designation and are expected to be available. O’Connell said Bradbury is a “full go” for Sunday and the plan is for him to start at center, which will be his first action since Week 13 against the Jets. Bradbury “demonstrated a complete readiness to play this weekend,” according to O’Connell, who added, “Really excited about having Garrett back in there. He’s been huge for us all season long and had a really good week of practice.”Giants Injury Report: The Giants did not place a game status designation on any player who appeared on the Injury Report this week. Defensive backs Adoree’ Jackson (knee), Xavier McKinney (fingers) and Jason Pinnock (shoulder), receiver Marcus Johnson (knee), offensive linemen Jon Feliciano (back) and Evan Neal (ankle), defensive lineman Leonard Williams (neck) and linebacker Azeez Ojulari (ankle) are expected to be available.Defensive back Xavier McKinney (fingers) was listed as a full participant for the second consecutive day. New York on Saturday added receiver Isaiah Hodgins (ankle) to its injury report. He did not receive a game status designation and is expected to play.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

News | Minnesota Vikings – vikings.com

Vikings vs. Giants Final Wild Card Injury Report: Harrison Smith Questionable; Garrett Bradbury Cleared

Full Highlights From OTA No. 6

Kevin O'Connell on This Summer's Joint Practices, Updates on Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison Plus More

Vikings Circle: Brian Flores

Smith on Working With Young Players, Aggression of This Year's Defense and More

Pick 6 Mailbag: The Rookie Class Continues To Answer Fan Questions

Film Room: Did The Vikings Truly Find A Steal With RB DeWayne McBride?

Flores Talks About Where The Defense Is At As OTAs Begin

Mark Wilf Talks About NFL Owners Meetings, Expectations On The Field In 2023 and More