The Thursday injury report for the Minnesota Vikings is a mixed bag with some good news and one piece of news that's relatively concerning.
- TE Josh Oliver (wrist/ankle): Did not practice
- DE Jonathan Bullard (toe): Full
- QB Sam Darnold (foot): Full
- RB Aaron Jones (ribs): Full
- OLB Gabe Murphy (knee): Full
- TE Nick Muse (hand): Full
This is a brutal one for the Vikings, as Oliver has been a crucial part of the success they have had through the first 10 games of the year. Not only has Oliver been a great blocker this year, but Oliver has emerged as the pass catcher that the Jacksonville Jaguars thought they were getting when they selected him in the 2019 NFL Draft out of San Jose State.
The good news here is both Bullard and Darnold practiced in full for the Vikings. Same with Muse, who could be activated to take Oliver's place going into Sunday's game.
For the Bears, things are much of the same just like yesterday.
- OT Kiran Amegadjie (calf): Did not practice
- OG Ryan Bates (concussion): Did not practice
- DB Elijah Hicks (ankle): Did not practice
- TE Marcedes Lewis (rest): Did not practice
- RB D'Andre Swift (groin): Limited
- OL Teven Jenkins (ankle): Full
Swift being limited is a big factor in him potentially playing on Sunday, same with Jenkins being full. Friday will tell us more of what we need to know for Sunday's game.
