In as sure a sign as any that the 2021 NFL season is upon us, the injury reports are officially back, baby!
Yes, the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals have both released their first injury reports of the week as they prepare for their Week 1 contest. Who’s practicing? Who’s not? What ailments are they dealing with? Well, let’s not mess around any longer and get to it.
As always, we start with the visiting team.
Minnesota Vikings
Did Not Participate
No names listed
Limited Participation
- LB Anthony Barr (knee)
- TE Tyler Conklin (hamstring)
- OT Christian Darrisaw (groin)
Full Participation
- RB Alexander Mattison (ribs)
- S Josh Metellus (ankle)
- WR Dede Westbrook (knee)
It’s not surprising to see Barr on this list, given that he’s been dealing with his knee injury since early August.