Linval Joseph has been an explosive player for the Vikings this year but the defensive tackle won’t be able to play this week after suffering a foot injury.
The Vikings will have to deal with Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday without the services of explosive nose tackle Linval Joseph.
The Friday injury report is in and Joseph is listed as out for this week with a foot injury.
Three-tech Sharrif Floyd has been filling in for Joseph at nose tackle all week and says he’s ready to accept the challenge of a new position.
Joseph has emerged this season as not only arguably the Vikings’ best defensive player but one of the most dominating interior defensive linemen in the entire NFL.
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Floyd himself has had an up-and-down season both in terms of production and health.
In addition to Joseph, the Vikings will also be without starting safety Andrew Sendejo, who has been sidelined with a knee injury.
Harrison Smith, who missed last week’s game with a knee injury, is listed as questionable for Sunday. Smith said a few days ago that he feels much better this week and should be able to play.
The Vikings also list Anthony Barr as questionable with a broken hand. Despite his hand injury, Barr had a monster game last week vs. Atlanta.
Minnesota also lists Robert Blanton and Trae Waynes as probable.