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Understanding Brian Flores’ Blitz-Heavy Scheme
By Katherine Langford
Vikings-Lions Final Injury Report
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 13: Roger McCreary #21 of the Detroit Lions defends in pass coverage during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on September 13, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions released their final injury reports with injury designations in advance of their Sunday afternoon matchup at Ford Field. Here they are. Minnesota Vikings Player NamePositionInjuryWednesdayThursdayFridayInjury DesignationDonovan Jackson*LGKneeDNPDNPDNPIR-OUTJoe Huber*LGKneeDNPFPFP—Aaron Jones*RBKneeDNPLPFP—Brian O’Neill*RTKneeLPFPFP—Gavin BartholomewTEAnkle—DNPFP—Jay WardSKnee——LPQUESTIONABLEChristian Darrisaw*LTNIR-Rest——DNP—Harrison Smith*SNIR-Rest——LP— Detroit Lions Player NamePositionInjuryWednesdayThursdayFridayInjury DesignationKerby Joseph*SKneeLPLPLPOUTRoger McCrearyCBFoot——LPQUESTIONABLEEnnis Rakestraw Jr.*CBAnkleLPLPFP—Jacob SaylorsRBNeckLPFPFP—Jahmyr Gibbs*RBShoulder
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