Minnesota Vikings vs Packers injury report: Pat Elflein to miss Week 2

It looks like nearly everyone will be able to suit up and play as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 of the 2018 NFL season.

The big border battle between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers is set for Week 2 when the two top contenders for the NFC North title will face off on Sunday in front of a crowd at Lambeau Field.

However, there is some curiosity as to who will be available for the contest, considering there were some injuries on both teams that could make an impact on the outcome of this game if they are unable to play.

Here is the full injury report for the game as shared on the official website of the Minnesota Vikings heading into Week 2 of the season:

Minnesota Vikings

Out

• Pat Elflein, center – ankle/shoulder

Doubtful

• – none –

Questionable

• – none –

The best news of all is that cornerback Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander are no longer listed on the report. Minnesota will need both those players at full health if they want to have their best chance of containing the high-powered Packers offense.

Meanwhile, the Vikings will be without Elflein again, but that isn’t something that was a surprise. The team will give him as much time as possible to heal up so he can return and play at a high level.

Green Bay Packers

Out

• Josh Jones, safety – ankle

Doubtful

• – none –

Questionable

• Devante Adams, receiver – shoulder
• Oren Burks, linebacker – shoulder
• Aaron Rodgers, quarterback – knee

Of course, the headline to this game will Aaron Rodgers. Fresh off a new contract and struggling with a knee injury, fans should expect the Packers quarterback to play. He will be tested during this game in a big way by Minnesota’s strong pass rush.

Adams is a touchdown target for Rodgers and should be taken very seriously as well. A shoulder injury could prevent him from being physical when running routes, and physicality is something the Vikings defense doesn’t lack.

With nearly everyone healthy for the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers looking like they will be as close to healthy as possible, this Week 2 matchup should be amazing to watch. Don’t miss a minute of the action on Sunday!