The Minnesota Vikings might be 9-2 entering Week 13, but their opponent on Sunday is one that must be taken seriously. Their first home game after three games on the road, the purple and gold will be defending U.S. Bank Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals.
The Cardinals are a tough team hoping to climb the ranks of the NFC West. With a division as up in the air as theirs, Arizona needs a win in a major way to keep playoff hopes alive while Minnesota is behind the Lions in the NFC North.
The Minnesota Vikings will need as many of their contributors available as possible to have the best chance of victory on Sunday. This includes blocking specialist and sneaky receiving option tight end Josh Oliver.
Is Josh Oliver playing today vs. Cardinals? Full injury update for Vikings TE
On the final injury report for Week 13's game between the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals, tight end Josh Oliver has been ruled out with an injury to his wrist and ankle after not practicing all week.
Last week, fellow tight end T.J. Hockenson stepped up in a big way with Oliver out of the lineup. On the other hand, Johnny Mundt had a frustrating day filling in as tight end No. 2. It is unlikely Hockenson can have a repeat of his massive game against the Bears last week, but the Vikings as a whole have plenty of players who can have great blocking or receiving days against Arizona.
Oliver isn't the only player for the purple and gold who received a designation of out for the game. Defensive back Jay Ward will also be out of action with an elbow injury that also kept him out of practice.
Starting left tackle Cam Robinson is questionable for the game. If he can't go, David Quessenberry is likely to get the start in his place. Protecting quarterback Sam Darnold is important, as is making holes for running back Aaron Jones, so hopefully Robinson can play.
On the Cardinals side of thing, there are four players who are questionable with nobody ruled out. Jalen Thompson, Emari Demercado, Darius Robinson, and Joey Blount are all in danger of not playing in this game.
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