Injuries have been a challenge for the Minnesota Vikings this season. Some key contributors have missed time with ailments that sidelined them when they could have helped the purple and gold achieve victory.
On Sunday, the Vikings will take on the Tennessee Titans. Although the Titans aren't a massively intimidating opponent, Minnesota will need to get their business done in order to get out of Nashville with their eighth win of the season.
Several key players were on the early injury report for the Vikings. Running back Aaron Jones, tight end Josh Oliver, quarterback Sam Darnold, linebacker Blake Cashman, edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, and safety Harrison Smith were all included on the early reports.
Full injury update for Vikings vs. Titans
Despite a full injury report that includes 19 players from the Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans, only four players received a designation for Sunday's game. Here are the players who are out or in danger of missing the game according to the official Vikings website.
Minnesota Vikings injury report
OUT
Gabriel Murphy, LB - knee
That's right. With all those injuries revealed throughout the week, only linebacker Gabriel Murphy got a designation for the game. The undrafted free-agent rookie will be out of action in Week 11 and must wait to make his NFL debut.
The best news is that Aaron Jones did not receive a designation. Minnesota's running back left the game against the Jaguars with an injury. Although he returned to the game, there was some question about whether he could play on Sunday. He is expected to be in action.
Tennessee Titans injury report
OUT
L'Jarius Sneed, CB - quad
Leroy Watson IV OT - back
QUESTIONABLE
Justin Hardee, DB - groin
L'Jarius Sneed is a starting outside corner for the Titans. A two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, Tennessee traded for the six-foot-one defensive back this offseason and hoped to make him a key part of their defense in 2024. However, in his five starts this season, Sneed has yet to register an interception or pass defense, raising a question about his effectiveness with his new team.
Leroy Watson is the Titans' starting right tackle. He has started four games on the offensive line for the Titans In his third NFL season, the former Hutchinson Community College and UTSA blocker They will likely opt to replace him with Nicholas Petit-Frere on Sunday, who could be a target for an aggressive Minnesota Vikings pass rush under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.