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Joseph inactive again; Griffen active

The Vikings will be without DT Linval Joseph, LB Anthony Barr and S Harrison Smith against the Bears.

Nose tackle Linval Joseph (foot) is inactive once again after being listed as questionable on Friday.

The Minnesota Vikings had already ruled out starting linebacker Anthony Barr (groin/hand) and safety Harrison Smith (knee/hamstring), along with receiver Charles Johnson (ankle) and defensive end Scott Crichton (concussion/neck). Crichton was placed on injured reserve on Saturday and defensive lineman Zach Moore was promoted from the practice squad. Moore is active for the first time since joining the Vikings earlier this year.