The Vikings placed starting cornerback Cameron Dantzler on injured reserve on Saturday after he sustained an ankle injury in last Sunday's win over the Washington Commanders.
Rookie Akayleb Evans, a fourth-round pick out of Missouri, is expected to make his first NFL start Sunday against Buffalo in Dantzler's place. Evans played well in relief of Dantzler against Washington, with two tackles for a loss and a fourth-down deflection.
Dantzler, who was seen wearing a walking boot Friday, had started every game this season opposite Patrick Peterson. By going on injured reserve, Dantzler will miss at least four games.