O’Connell Gives Another Tough Minnesota Vikings Injury Update

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The Minnesota Vikings came out of their week three matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals as 48-10 victors, accomplishing their No. 1. priority on the day. But not that far behind on that same list was staying healthy.

After weeks of being ravaged by injuries throughout the starting roster, the Vikings needed the law of averages to help them out this week. While Sunday afternoon went better than weeks one and two, the Vikings couldn’t escape unsathed.

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Multiple Minnesota players left the game, at one point or another vs the Bengals. Some returned, others did not. In all reality, though, it became difficult to decipher between who was exiting the blowout due to injury vs who was being pulled for garbage time rest.

Thankfully, head coach Kevin O’Connell took to the press conference podium on Monday at TCO Performance Center to catch all of us up on how the MN Vikings came out of their win over the Bengals, from a health perspective.

Minnesota Vikings injury update heading into week 4

The biggest update of the day came in regards to rookie left guard, Donovan Jackson, who as it turns out, played Sunday knowing he was about to receive surgery on his wrist that KOC says will keep him out until after the week 6 bye.

“Donovan Jackson suffered a wrist injury against Atlanta that [will] require surgery. He had that this morning, in Los Angeles, as part of a planned surgery. It was determined last week that he could play in the football game and not do any further harm.”

Kevin O’Connell gives MN Vikings injury update – Monday, Sept 22

In the video above, O’Connell says hints at the probably return of Ryan Kelly and Justin Skule, who both missed week 3 with concussions. Defensive lineman Javon Hargrave will receive treatment on an undisclosed injury he suffered vs the Bengals.

Thankfully, he is expected to be a go six days from now, when the Vikings play the Pittsburgh Steelers overseas in Dublin, Ireland. The only other injury mentioned by KOC was on backup tight end Ben Yurosek (knee contusion). Unfortunately, the head coach was not as confident in his availability for week 4.

“Don’t really have an update on [Javon] Hargrave. He came out sore but in a good spot. He should be able to work through the week and be available [on Sunday].

And then one more addition, Ben Yurosek came out with a knee contusion. I thought he did a great job battling through it, especially as we started pulling guys with quite a bit of the football game left. We’ll see how his week goes. We do have Nick Vannett on the roster too so we will be in good shape at that position.”

Kevin O’Connell gives MN Vikings injury update – Monday, Sept 22

Vikings getting healthier…

In week 3, the Minnesota Vikings replaced an injured JJ McCarthy with veteran Carson Wentz. Not only did that allow the former some time to recover, but it also gave the offense a shot of competency that was palpable from the very start of the game.

Wentz will be under center again in Dublin (and London). He will again have the help of Christian Darrisaw to protect his blindside, a luxury McCarthy did not get during his two starts. Andrew Van Ginkel, Harrison Smith and Jeff Okudah back also returned from various injuries last week.

In week 4, the offense will add another playmaker to the mix, with Jordan Addison coming back from his three-game suspension. Outside of the Donovan Jackson injury, the Minnesota Vikings will go overseas for the next two weeks with their best team yet this season.

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