A devastating game in Week 16 took the playoff hopes out of Minnesota’s control as now either the Rams or the Seahawks have to drop a game, in addition to the Vikings winning out, to open the door for the postseason. But that loss was overshadowed by T.J. Hockenson’s severe knee injury. He will miss the remainder of the season just like defender D.J. Wonnum, while Mekhi Blackmon and Jordan Addison suffered short-term bothers.
Recently Benched Viking Will Be Back on the Field on Sunday
Addison and Blackmon missed practice on Wednesday, putting their availability in the upcoming divisional clash versus the Green Bay Packers in question.