The Minnesota Vikings were enjoying the rarity of a dominant afternoon in Green Bay two months ago, continuing their ascent from an early hole while Packers quarterback Jordan Love's struggles persisted. Then came the step gone wrong by Kirk Cousins on the Lambeau Field grass. The Vikings have switched quarterbacks four times — this week back to rookie Jaren Hall — and been stuck in a constant mode of plugging in new starters for injured players all over the field.
The Minnesota Vikings have ruled starting cornerback Byron Murphy out of their pivotal game against Green Bay because of a knee injury. Murphy did not practice this week after missing the previous game against Detroit.
Packers S Darnell Savage (shoulder) has sat out two straight games and practiced on a limited basis this week. LB De'Vondre Campbell (neck) also didn't play last week against the Panthers and has not practiced this week. NT T.J. Slaton (knee/foot) didn't practice Thursday.
The Minnesota Vikings have had their share of major injuries this season, including to star receiver Justin Jefferson and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Injuries continue to mount as Minnesota tries to stay in the playoff picture. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday that tight end T.J. Hockenson and linebacker D.J. Wonnum will miss the rest of the season.