Colts, Vikings Injury Report: Secondary Shorthanded for Saturday?

After Wednesday's injury report was revealed, the Indianapolis Colts' cornerback group looks like it could be pretty shorthanded this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Indianapolis Colts took a much-needed mental and physical break during their bye last week and now take on the Minnesota Vikings this Saturday.

The Colts are in pretty good shape as far as injuries go, with one of their starting offensive lineman appearing primed for a return. However, two of their top four cornerbacks are on the mend and in jeopardy of not playing this weekend.

Overall, here's how both they and the Vikings are looking ahead of Saturday's matchup.


COLTS

TUESDAY

  • Did Not Participate — CB Brandon Facyson (illness), CB Kenny Moore II (ankle)
  • Full Participant — OT Braden Smith (illness)

WEDNESDAY

  • Did Not Participate — CB Brandon Facyson (illness), CB Kenny Moore II (ankle), WR Mike Strachan (concussion)
  • Full Participant — OT Braden Smith (illness)

Moore's status continues to be in doubt for this weekend as he is still not practicing after missing Week 13's matchup. With Facyson remaining out as well, it could be a heavy dose of Isaiah Rodgers Sr. and some combination of Tony Brown and Dallis Flowers.

Smith logging consecutive full practices after missing Week 13's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys is a great sign for his availability in Minnesota.


VIKINGS

TUESDAY

Per the Vikings, "The Vikings had a walk-thru on Tuesday and the practice report is an estimation."

  • Did Not Participate — OT Blake Brandel (knee), CB Cam Dantzler (illness), LB Jordan Hicks (ankle), DL Harrison Phillips (back)
  • Limited Participant — C Garrett Bradbury (back), DL James Lynch (shoulder), S Harrison Smith (neck)

WEDNESDAY

  • Did Not Participate — CB Cam Dantzler (illness)
  • Limited Participant — C Garrett Bradbury (back), LB Jordan Hicks (ankle), OLB Danielle Hunter (neck), DL James Lynch (shoulder), DL Harrison Phillips (back), WR Adam Thielen (rest)
  • Full Participant — S Harrison Smith (neck)

Smith, one of the best safeties in the NFL, missed last week's game with his neck injury, as did Bradbury. Offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw has also returned from the concussion that cost him last week's game. Brandel was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday.


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Jake Arthur has covered the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts for a decade. He is a member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) and FantasyPros' expert panel. He has also contributed to multiple NFL Draft guides.