The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers have issued their first injury reports ahead of their Thursday night matchup at SoFi stadium in LA. Here they are:
Minnesota Vikings
- FB C.J. Ham, Hand, DNP
- RT Brian O’Neill, Knee, DNP
- QB J.J. McCarthy, Ankle, Limited
- RB Zavier Scott, Wrist, Limited
- OLB Andrew Van Ginkel, Neck, Limited
- QB Carson Wentz, Left Shoulder, Limited
- DT Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Hip, Full
- LG Donovan Jackson, Wrist, Full
The Vikings did not actually practice on Monday, so this report is an estimate of their participation had they practiced. At this point I would say most if not all of the players on the list may be available on Thursday night, although Van Ginkel is difficult to determine. I suspect O’Neill may have had more of a rest day with his knee after starting yesterday but I haven’t heard of any swelling, etc. that might keep him out on Thursday night. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins being estimated as a full participant bodes well for his availability.
Los Angeles Chargers
- RT Joe Alt, Ankle, Limited
- T Austin Deculus, Ankle, Limited
- LB Troy Dye, Thumb, Limited
- RB Hassan Haskins, Hamstring, DNP
- OLB Kyle Kennard, Knee, Full
- DB Elijah Molden, Thumb, Limited
- DL Otito Ogbonnia, Elbow, DNP
- G/T Trey Pipkins, Knee, Limited
- OL Jamaree Salyer, Knee, Full
The Chargers just held a walk-through for practice today so participation listing here are also estimates had they held a full practice. The key player for the Chargers is starting right takle Joe Alt, who suffered a high ankle sprain against the Giants in Week 4. He returned to practice last week for the first time since the injury and was limited in two practices but did not play this past weekend. He is probably nearing a return to the field but whether that is Thursday night or the following game remains questionable.
Left tackle Austin Deculus suffered his ankle injury in Sunday’s game against the Colts but was able to return to the game, suggesting he may be available on Thursday night. Deculus is the backup to Rashawn Slater, who was lost for the season with a torn patellar tendon suffered in training camp. The Chargers’ offensive line is beat up and with Alt not playing, have backups at both tackle positions. The interior offensive line is also mediocre.
Otito Ogbonnia is a rotating defensive lineman for the Chargers and suffered his elbow injury against the Colts on Sunday as well but did not return. He seems more doubtful to play on Thursday night. Pipkins has missed three games now with a knee injury, although he’s been limited in some practices before being ruled out of each of them. I wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t play again on a short week.
Former Viking Troy Dye is a starting linebacker for the Chargers and missed the Colts game with a thumb injury and didn’t practice all last week. His being estimated as limited is a sign he may play on Thursday night.
We’ll have two more updates on injuries tomorrow and Wednesday that should provide more hints at who’s in and who’s out for Thursday night’s game.
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