Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions: Final injury reports
The inactive list for the purple is basically done
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Well, folks, the final injury reports of the 2020 season are here for both the Detroit Lions and your Minnesota Vikings. The list of players that won’t be suiting up on Sunday for our favorite team is pretty extensive. . .in fact, the inactive list for Sunday is pretty much a done deal already. Let’s take a look at their injury report first.
Minnesota Vikings Week 17 Injury Report
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Yes, that’s six players that have already been declared out for the Vikings. Those numbers don’t count Kyle Rudolph, who was placed on IR earlier this week, or Riley Reiff, who is on the COVID-19 list and may or may not be available for Sunday’s finale. The understanding is that if Reiff isn’t available it will be Rashod Hill at left tackle for the Vikings. There had been some speculation that Ezra Cleveland. . .who is, presumably, the
Matthew Stafford, Jamie Collins, Frank Ragnow questionable against Vikings; Kenny Golladay out
Updated Jan 01, 2021;
Posted Jan 01, 2021
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks on from the bench in the third quarter of their NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit, on Saturday, December 26, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
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ALLEN PARK Matthew Stafford turned in his second straight limited practice to end the week, and it certainly seems like the veteran quarterback is willing himself to play through a laundry list of injuries. He’s officially questionable heading into the weekend.
Matthew Stafford makes unexpected appearance at Lions practice, trending toward playing in finale
Updated Dec 31, 2020;
Posted Dec 31, 2020
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks on from the bench in the third quarter of their NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit, on Saturday, December 26, 2020. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
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ALLEN PARK Matthew Stafford doesn’t have to play in the finale. The Detroit Lions are buried in last place and already clinched double-digit losses for a third straight season. Minnesota is out of it too. There is no reason for Stafford to play whatsoever, and especially so given the injuries to his throwing hand, ribs and ankle.
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If Ragnow cannot play, Joe Dahl likely will make his second straight start at center, while Matt Nelson is next in line at both tackle spots.
Wide receiver Kenny Golladay will miss his eighth straight game Saturday with a strained hip flexor, and five other Lions are questionable: Matthew Stafford (ribs/thumb), Matt Prater (back), Jamie Collins (neck), Jayron Kearse (hip) and Darryl Roberts (hip).
Collins has not practiced all week.
Briefly
ESPN reported Thursday that the Lions plan to interview Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes for their vacant general manager job. The Lions already have conducted six interviews for the position, including with Rick Smith, Thomas Dimitroff and Scott Pioli this week. . The Lions waived running back Jonathan Williams on Thursday.