Brace yourself. The Minnesota Vikings first injury report on Wednesday will be thick.
The club downed the Atlanta Falcons last weekend, thanks to a heroic performance from newcomer quarterback Josh Dobbs and a steady Brian Flores-led defense. But the win came at a hefty cost.
All Eyes Turn to Vikings (Large) Injury Report
Gone and not coming back in 2023 include running back Cam Akers and quarterback Kirk Cousins, both victims of Achilles ruptures. Alexander Mattison will continue his RB1 workload, with second-year tailback Ty Chandler sliding into the RB2 job. And, for now, of course, Josh Dobbs will remain Minnesota’s QB1 after his interstellar effort at Atlanta.