Defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson worked out with fellow inactive Vikings players a couple hours before kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium, but the veteran defender will miss a fourth straight game due to a right calf injury.
Tomlinson is officially inactive against the Patriots on Thursday night. He returned to practice this week as a limited participant, but will remain sidelined with the injury suffered Oct. 30 against the Cardinals.
The secondary is thin at cornerback.
Rookies Akayleb Evans (concussion) and Andrew Booth Jr. (knee) have been ruled out due to injury. Cameron Dantzler is already on injured reserve with a sprained ankle.