Vikings release final injury report ahead of Rams’ game

Only one Viking was ruled OUT against the Rams with several other players being in limbo for the Week 8 matchup.

The Minnesota Vikings will be playing on Thursday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota appears to be mostly healthy ahead of the showdown.

Minnesota released its final injury report on Thursday, and the only Viking ruled out for the contest was linebacker Blake Cashman, which was expected. Tight end T.J. Hockenson, guard Dalton Risner and cornerback Akayleb Evans are all considered questionable for the game.

There was hope Hockenson would play on Thursday, and while it still could happen, the expectation is that Hockenson will play the following week against the Colts. Since his practice window opened, Hockenson has yet to practice in full with the Vikings, which would put his playing status in doubt against the Rams.

On the other hand, the Rams will likely have star receiver Cooper Kupp back in the lineup. Kupp came off the injury report, which should mean he will be a go against the Vikings’ secondary.