Vikings Territory · Dec 28, 2023
Recently Benched Viking Will Be Back on the Field on Sunday
Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans (21) celebrates his fumble recovery against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.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.
