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Both Donovan Jackson and Christian Darrisaw are active for the #Vikings today

Inactives vs. Commanders:

Theo Jackson
Levi Drake Rodriguez
Joe Hunber
Walter Rouse
Ben Yurosek
Elijah Williams
John Wolford (emergency 3rd QB)

Christian Darrisaw was a full participant on Friday for the #Vikings, while Donovan Jackson was limited. If the Vikings have all five starters for the Commanders game, it’d be just the second time this year.

#Vikings injury report:

Out: Levi Drake Rodriguez, Theo Jackson

Questionable: Christian Darrisaw, Donovan Jackson, Ty Chandler (in 21-day practice window to return from IR)

Per the NFL transaction wire, the #Vikings tried out former Oklahoma punter Luke Elzinga on Thursday.

Donovan Jackson was back in a limited capacity for the #Vikings on Thursday. Christian Darrisaw was out after a full practice on Wednesday, following his season-long pattern. Along with Jackson, Levi Drake Rodriguez is the one to watch on Friday. He was a DNP for the second straight day.

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Many of J.J. McCarthy’s NFL injuries have come on plays where the #Vikings quarterback is on the run. Kevin O’Connell said today he’s talked with McCarthy about the importance of sliding and protecting himself when he’s on the move.

Kevin O’Connell said Donovan Jackson is “not quite there yet” in his injury recovery to the point where can practice on Wednesday. The #Vikings will see how he comes through the week to determine whether he can play Sunday.

Keep an eye on the Steelers as a possible landing spot for Adam Thielen. He and Aaron Rodgers have been friends for years, after playing golf together in the American Century Championship, and have talked about playing together. They could finish their careers together if Thielen lands in Pitt.

Analysis: Adam Thielen’s second stint with the Vikings was another 2025 plan that didn’t work out The Vikings, saddled with an aging and expensive roster, waived Thielen on Monday to give him an opportunity to join a team that has more playing time for him.

Bringing back Adam Thielen turned out to be an expensive way for the #Vikings to get depth they couldn’t create on their own. The 35-year-old won’t be the last veteran they’ll have to decide on as the 2025 season concludes: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

The #Vikings released Adam Thielen, saying the receiver approached the team last week asking for his release so he could contribute to a winning team. Thielen’s deactivation yesterday was a coach’s decision, Kevin O’Connell said after the game.

Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker talk through the Vikings' 26-0 loss against the Seahawks at Lumen Field. They unpack Max Brosmer's first start, Justin Jefferson's low production -- and decision not to… Vikings shut out by Seahawks, fall to 4-8 as offensive struggles drag on

If you're still up, and if you care to watch... We've got today's postgame ep of Access Vikings up now. @bengoessling.bsky.social and I talk through the shutout and what we heard in the locker room + at the podium.

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Analysis: Vikings’ 26-0 loss earns its place in their history of misery in Seattle The offense, which is supposed to be the Vikings’ livelihood, is in a critical state after a scoreless performance against the Seahawks.

For all their Lumen Field meltdowns — the 2012 sideline shouting match, the 2018 offensive coordinator firing, the 2020 fourth-down coverage bust — the #Vikings had never gone scoreless in Seattle.

That all changed in a 26-0 loss. My game story from Seattle: www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

Justin Jefferson declined to speak with reporters after the #Vikings’ 26-0 loss in Seattle. He caught two passes, and his four yards were a career low.

Kevin O’Connell said it’s a hip flexor injury for Ryan Kelly. Aaron Jones will be evaluated for a shoulder injury.

For the first time since a 34-0 loss to the Packers in 2007, the Vikings have been shut out.

They fall 26-0 to the Seahawks, losing for the sixth time in their last seven trips here. Max Brosmer became the first Vikings QB to throw 4 INTs in a game since Joshua Dobbs in 2023.

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Ryan Kelly is out for the game with a hip injury, the #Vikings announce.

Max Brosmer's throw intended for Justin Jefferson is picked off. Seahawks will take over at the #Vikings' 33 after a nice play from Josh Jobe to break up the pass and set up the interception for Ernest Jones IV, who gets his second takeaway of the day.

Michael Jurgens is starting this drive at center in place of Ryan Kelly.

The #Vikings have six points in their last seven quarters.

(And yes, my mind went there, too. I have a middle schooler at home.)

Justin Jefferson's first catch of the day ends with a takedown from Nick Emmanwori, who was flagged for unnecessary roughness. And then Max Brosmer is picked.

That's the #Vikings' first third-down conversion of the day, in their eighth attempt. T.J. Hockenson picked up their fifth first down of the game.

Aaron Jones just came out of the tent. #Vikings say he's questionable to return with a shoulder injury.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets his first catch of the game with just over 5 minutes left in the third quarter, putting him one ahead of Justin Jefferson for the day.

Aaron Jones was down in pain after DeMarcus Lawrence landed on him following his Peanut Punch that forced a fumble. Looked like his left shoulder, though he didn't go to the tent. Seahawks take over at their own 37.

#Vikings entered the day 31st in the league in third-down conversion percentage (30.8). They're 0-for-6 today, with one very catastrophic fourth-down attempt.

Fourth and 1; #Vikings roll Max Brosmer out, and he throws a pick 6 while DeMarcus Lawrence is dragging him to the ground. Ernest Jones IV goes 84 yards for the touchdown. Unbelievable.

That's the #Vikings' first takeaway since their win over the Lions on Nov. 2.

Dallas Turner gets his second strip sack of the day after coming in unblocked, and this time, the #Vikings recover. It's Jalen Redmond with the recovery. Vikings will take over at the Seahawks' 13.

Sam Darnold is in the medical tent for the Seahawks.