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Vikings vs Commanders: Final injury report analysis

As the Minnesota Vikings look to improve to 7-1 against the 4-4 Washington Commanders, the final injury report is out and is heavier than most weeks.

The Vikings will have one more game missed by a starter but the Commanders are in worse shape.

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The game, which kicks off at noon on Sunday, looks to be a competitive matchup but how will the injury report impact the game? Let’s break it down.

Vikings-Out

Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports
  • DE Dalvin Tomlinson

This was likely once he was out of practice during the week. Calf injuries are tough to come back from and it is smart to take things slow. With Tomlinson out, expect to see more of Khyiris Tonga in his absence.

Vikings-Questionable

Oct 30, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr. (3) celebrates a play against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
  • CB Cameron Dantzler
  • WR Jalen Nailor

Neither one practiced in full throughout the week until Friday when they both did. Nailor (illness) hadn’t practiced at all throughout the week while Dantzler was limited on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Vikings-Off the report

Oct 30, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) against the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
  • CB Camryn Bynum
  • WR Adam Thielen
  • OLB Za’Darius Smith

Bynum had a personal matter which is why he missed practice on Wednesday. Smith and Thielen both practiced in full the last two days. It’s no surprise that they came off the report as both returned to the game this past Sunday after injuring their knees.

Commanders-Out

Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1) and wide receiver Curtis Samuel (10) celebrate after Dotson catches a pass for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
  • WR Jahan Dotson
  • LB Cole Holcomb
  • LB David Mayo
  • RB J.D. McKissic

There was speculation that EDGE Chase Young would play on Sunday, but head coach Ron Rivera squashed that on Friday. The biggest loss is that of Dotson, which could lead to the Vikings double-teaming Terry McLaurin all game.

Commanders-Questionable

Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney (58) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
  • DE Shaka Toney

Commanders-Off the report

    Oct 9, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is hit while throwing the ball by Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) during the first quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
  • DT Jonathan Allen
  • C Tyler Larsen
  • TE Logan Thomas
  • TE Cole Turner
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