Head coach Kevin O’Connell updates multiple Vikings’ injuries
The Minnesota Vikings lost a brutal game 34-23 to the Detroit Lions and unfortunately, things got worse on the injury front.
During his Monday press conference, head coach Kevin O’Connell provided updates on multiple Vikings.
LT Blake Brandel tore his MCL and will miss at least four weeks. Oli Udoh and Vederian Lowe will be the backups at tackle until he is healthy.
LT Christian Darrisaw and C Garrett Bradbury are expected to return this Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts. Both were massively missed on Sunday.
WR Adam Thielen aggravated the knee bruise he suffered a few weeks back but should be okay. Thielen has missed some practice time with the injury but hasn’t missed a game as of yet.
LB Jordan Hicks and DE James Lynch are both day-to-day and O’Connell is “hopeful” that both will be ready on Saturday afternoon.
Cornerback Cameron Dantzler is a little sore in his first game back from his ankle injury. The good news is that he is overall okay.
The Vikings have a short week as they play at noon on Saturday afternoon.
Kevin O'Connell updates several injuries.
Cam Dantzler is "a little sore" but overall OK.
Adam Thielen aggravated his knee bruise but should be fine.
Jordan Hicks and James Lynch will be day-to-day this week.
Blake Brandel is out for extended time with an MCL tear.
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) December 12, 2022
