Checking out the injury report is always an important step for fans of Minnesota Vikings professional football. Wounds, illnesses, and other ailments can keep players from being able to contribute in ways they otherwise would.
For week 12, there are many interesting things to note and several big names are showing up on the injury report for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions which need to be addressed.
Here are the injury reports from the official Vikings and Lions team websites, including the players who will be out and those whose status are in question for week 12:
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
OUT
- Marcus Sherels, CB -rib/ankle
- Sharrif Floyd, DT – knee
DOUBTFUL
- Terence Newman, CB – neck
QUESTIONABLE
- Stefon Diggs, WR – knee
- Eric Kendricks, LB – hip
- Captain Munnerlyn, CB – ankle
- Harrison Smith, S – ankle
Having Marcus Sherels ruled out is a blow, since he’s always a valuable player on special teams, particularly on punt returns.