Week 2 injury report: Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 9: Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings runs upfield after a reception in the first quarter of the NFL Hall of Fame Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 9, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH - AUGUST 9: Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings runs upfield after a reception in the first quarter of the NFL Hall of Fame Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 9, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Sam Bradford and two first round picks are on the injury report for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 as they prepare to take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

The Minnesota Vikings looked good in Week 1 of the NFL season. Not only did their defense shut down the high-powered offense of the Saints, but they also found their rhythm on offense and got huge games from two wide receivers.

However, the team will face a huge challenge in Week 2 when they hit the road to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. A strong defense and a dynamic offense with the best wide receiver/running back combo in the NFL will be a huge test for the Vikings.

But not everyone will be able to play in the game. Injuries happen, and that means some teams will have players who must sit the game out and watch from the sidelines. Here is the Week 2 injury report as shared on the official Vikings website:

Minnesota Vikings

Out

  • – none –

Doubtful

  • – none –

Questionable

  • Anthony Barr, LB – hamstring
  • Sam Bradford, QB – knee
  • Xavier Rhodes, CB – hip

So far, everything having to do with Barr, Bradford, and Rhodes being limited in practice appears to be precautionary. However, with Bradford’s history of knee issues, the team will want to keep a close eye on the situation going forward. Meanwhile, all signs point to the two defenders suiting up on Sunday.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Out

  • Jerald Hawkins, OT – knee

Doubtful

  • – none –

Questionable

  • Vance McDonald, TE – back
  • Stephon Tuitt, DE – biceps
  • J.J. Wilcox, S – concussion

Hawkins is the backup to starting left tackle Alejandro Villanueva, so there shouldn’t be any problems there for the Steelers. However, it is worth keeping an eye on McDonald’s availability for this game despite being listed as questionable since he sat out practice on Friday with his back issue. But Jesse James still figures to get the bulk of tight end play in Week 2.

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Do you think the players listed as questionable on the Minnesota Vikings injury report will play on Sunday, September 17, 2017 against the Pittsburgh Steelers or do you believe one of them will need to sit out? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.