EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings (7-9) on Friday ruled out six players ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale at the Detroit Lions (11-5).
Minnesota ruled out right tackle Brian O'Neill (ankle), cornerbacks Byron Murphy, Jr. (knee) and Mekhi Blackmon (shoulder), safety Theo Jackson (toe), receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) and defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (ankle).
The Vikings also listed left tackle Christian Darrisaw (illness) and right guard Ed Ingram (shoulder) as questionable.
Safety Harrison Smith (shoulder) and tight end Nick Muse (knee) did not receive designations and are expected to be available.
Kickoff for the 125th meeting between the teams is scheduled for noon (CT) Sunday.
| Vikings | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | Shoulder | LP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Theo Jackson | S | Toe | LP | LP | DNP | Out |
| Byron Murphy Jr. | CB | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Brian O'Neill | T | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Jaquelin Roy | DT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Christian Darrisaw | T | Illness | - | DNP | LP | Questionable |
| Ed Ingram | G | Shoulder | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Nick Muse | TE | Knee | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Harrison Smith | S | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | - |
LIONS INJURY REPORT
Detroit ruled out linebacker James Houston (ankle), receiver Jameson Williams (ankle) and tight end Brock Wright (hip).
The Lions listed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) and defensive tackles Alim McNeill (knee) and Benito Jones (illness) as questionable.
Houston, Gardner-Johnson and McNeill are all in their 21-day observation windows in attempts to return from Injured Reserve.
The other players on Detroit's injury report — tackle Taylor Decker (groin), guard Graham Glasgow (rest), tight end Sam LaPorta (ankle), center Frank Ragnow (knee/back/toe) and cornerback Cam Sutton (toe) — are expected to be available.
| Lions | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Houston* | LB | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Out |
| Jameson Williams | WR | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Brock Wright | TE | Hip | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson* | DB | Pectoral | FP | FP | FP | Questionable |
| Benito Jones | DT | Illness | - | DNP | FP | Questionable |
| Alim McNeill* | DT | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Taylor Decker | T | Groin | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Graham Glasgow | G | Rest | - | DNP | FP | - |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Frank Ragnow | C | Knee/Back/Toe | FP | DNP | FP | - |
| Cam Sutton | CB | Toe | FP | FP | FP | - |
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
