The Vikings plan to be back at practice on Thursday and play in Houston on Sunday, days after eight positive COVID-19 cases from their previous opponent forced them to close their team headquarters for two days.
General manager Rick Spielman said Wednesday the Vikings are "optimistic we'll be back in the building" on Thursday for their first on-field practice of the week, after positive test results for three Tennessee Titans players and five staff members sent the Vikings scurrying to close their facility down Tuesday morning. Coaches on Tuesday worked from home on a game plan for the Vikings' next opponent, the Houston Texans, and conducted virtual meetings with players on Wednesday.