Aaron Jones (ribs) was limited again at practice on Thursday. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: As expected, Jones was a limited participant at practice on Thursday. He suffered an injury to his ribs in last week's game, and the team has yet to determine whether or not he will play in Week 11. Fantasy managers should expect more work for Cam Akers if the veteran is unable to play.
Josh Oliver (wrist/hand) was officially limited in Minnesota's practice on Thursday. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Oliver was limited for a second-straight practice on Thursday. It's unclear what his status for Week 11 looks like, but the team is hopeful that he will be able to play against the Titans. We'll get an official injury designation for him after Minnesota's practice on Friday.
Sam Darnold (hand) was upgraded to a full participant at practice on Thursday. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Darnold was able to log a full practice session on Thursday after being limited at Wednesday's practice due to a hand injury. He should be good to go for Week 11, which is great news for all of Minnesota's skill-position players in a matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy underwent a second surgery on his right knee to address swelling after a recent rehab activity. (Source: Kevin Seifert on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: McCarthy's timeline has not changed as a result of the procedure. The rookie quarterback suffered a torn meniscus in the preseason and will not be ready to play until 2025.
The Vikings placed Will Reichard on injured reserve. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Reichard suffered a quad injury in last week's game against the Colts. He'll miss at least the next four games.
The Vikings placed Andrew DePaola on injured reserve. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: DePaolo suffered a hand injury in last week's game against the Colts. He'll miss at least the next four games.
Christian Darrisaw underwent surgery on his knee on Monday. (Source: Kevin Seifert on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Darrisaw will be out for the season. He'll look to make a full recovery for next year.
T.J. Hockenson is off the injury report and will make his season debut on Sunday against the Colts. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hockenson had been activated from injured reserve last week. It is unclear if he'll be limited in any fashion in his season debut on Sunday.
Blake Cashman worked on the side at practice on Wednesday. (Source: Kevin Seifert on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said the team will determine whether Cashman is ready to resume practicing and be in line to play Sunday night.
Akayleb Evans was a limited participant at practice on Tuesday. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Evans was also limited on Monday. He seems to be on track to being able to play on Thursday against the Rams.
Brandon Powell (chest) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. (Source: Alec Lewis on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Powell was dealing with a minor chest injury earlier in the week, but it isn't a serious issue and he has been fully cleared to play for Sunday's game. He isn't expected to see a large workload for the Vikings for the foreseeable future.
Jordan Addison (ankle) will play in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Addison has been out for a couple of weeks thanks to an ankle injury, but he has since recovered from it and will make his return in Week 4 against the Packers. He won't be limited but doesn't project to be a strong fantasy option on Sunday.
Justin Jefferson (quad) is not on Minnesota's injury report for Week 4. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jefferson was on Minnesota's injury report all last week because of a quad injury, but he has recovered from it well and has been removed from the injury report entirely for Week 4. He will be fully good to go and remains a top-tier wideout for fantasy purposes moving forward.
The Vikings are elevating OLB Bo Richter from their practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Richter was released by Minnesota before the season before re-signing with its practice squad. He'll hold a depth role on Sunday.
Dallas Turner has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Turner missed practice all week. He'll be sidelined for at least one game.
Nick Muse was placed on short-term IR following a hand injury he suffered last Sunday. (Source: Alec Lewis on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Myles Gaskin was called up as a third back and kick returner as the corresponding move.
Jalen Nailor (ankle) will be available to play in Sunday's game against the New York Giants. (Source: Armando Salguero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Nailor was able to log a full practice on Friday after being limited earlier in the week. He doesn't carry an injury designation heading into the weekend, and he should be good to go for Minnesota's season opener against the Giants. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much out of him in Week 1, especially with Jordan Addison (ankle) available to play for the Vikings.
Robert Tonyan has been diagnosed with back spasms. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It was concerning when Tonyan had to be carted out of Wednesday's practice after suffering an injury, but it has turned out to not be a serious issue. He is only dealing with back spasms, and while they are a minor problem, it shouldn't keep him sidelined for very long. He may even be well enough to play in the team's preseason games, which will confirm that this situation is nothing to worry about.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said CB Shaq Griffin is dealing with a “left leg, soft tissue” injury. (Source: Alec Lewis on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: “it might be a week or so … hopefully, we can get him back sooner rather than later," O'Connell said. Griffin, who signed with the Vikings this offseason, won't be rushed back.
Vikings DB Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL in the first practice of training camp today. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is a brutal blow for Blackmon and the Vikings secondary. He played in 15 games with three starts as a rookie last season.
