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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) sneaks a peak into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vikings officially activate Ivan Pace Jr. from IR, will play against Packers

Minnesota's defense will be getting a huge boost on Sunday.

Tony Liebert
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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) sneaks a peak into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Vikings officially activate Ivan Pace Jr. from IR, will play against Packers

Minnesota's defense will be getting a huge boost on Sunday.

Tony Liebert
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Injuries

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander gestures to the fans before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Nov. 17, 2024.
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Packers rule out Jaire Alexander, leading-tackler Quay Walker for Vikings game

Green Bay will be missing two key defensive players to injury on Sunday.

Nolan O'Hara
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Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) reacts against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Vikings, Packers final injury report: Ivan Pace Jr. questionable

The border battle between the Vikings and Packers on Sunday in Minneapolis will carry significant weight for both teams, and Minnesota will enter the game with a realy encouraging final injury report.

Joe Nelson
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Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith directs the defense against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 17, 2024.
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Vikings injury report: Harrison Smith a full participant in return to practice

Smith missed last week's game against the Seahawks due to a foot injury.

Nolan O'Hara
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Nov 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) gestures to the fans before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Jaire Alexander 'probably not' available against the Vikings, says Packers HC Matt LaFleur

When asked Thursday if Alexander was closer to a return this week, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur bluntly stated, "I'd say probably not." LaFleur said Alexander was limited in practice because of the knee injury.

Jonathan Harrison
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Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith looks on before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Oct. 20, 2024.
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Vikings injury report: Harrison Smith held out of walkthrough Wednesday

Smith missed last week's game against the Seahawks due to a foot injury.

Nolan O'Hara
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Dec 23, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) leaves the field in the fourth quarter after getting injured against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY NETWORK/Imagn Images
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Christian Watson's knee injury is not serious, could potentially play against Vikings

The Packers avoided disaster with one of their top pass catchers.

Tony Liebert
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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) sneaks a peak into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium.
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Vikings expect to get Ivan Pace Jr., Harrison Smith back against Packers

Brian Flores' defense should get two key pieces back for this week's big game against Green Bay.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) directs the defense against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium.
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Vikings-Seahawks inactives: Harrison Smith ruled out for Minnesota

It's the first injury absence since the 2022 season for the Vikings' longest-tenured player.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 19, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) against the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium. Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images
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Ex-Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater shares new details from knee injury that nearly ended his career

Ex-Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater shares new details from knee injury that nearly ended his career

Tony Liebert
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Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) looks on before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Final Vikings injury report vs. Seattle: Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham questionable

Stephon Gilmore is back for Minnesota this week after missing two games.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) directs the defense against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Harrison Smith downgraded from limited to DNP in latest Vikings injury report

Vikings star safety Harrison Smith (foot) was downgraded on the team's injury report on Thursday to "did not participate" after being limited Wednesday.

Jonathan Harrison
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Dec 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) sits on the bench after an injury during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
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'No excuses': Banged-up Geno Smith says he'll play against Vikings

Geno Smith says he'll play Sunday against Minnesota after suffering a scary knee injury in last Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Packers.

Joe Nelson
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Dec 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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Vikings-Seahawks injury report: Geno Smith full participant, Brian O'Neill limited

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was a full participant in Seattle's Wednesday practice ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Vikings.

Jonathan Harrison
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Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) celebrates running back Cam Akers (27) touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Vikings injury updates from KOC: O'Neill, Gilmore, Redmond, Pace

Kevin O'Connell gave updates on several injured Vikings players on Tuesday.

Will Ragatz
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Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) reacts with the crowd after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Vikings' Brian O'Neill leaves MNF game vs. Bears with knee injury

O'Neill returned after getting hurt but then left the field again later.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) stiff arms Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51) during the second quarter at Soldier Field.
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Vikings-Bears inactives: D'Andre Swift in, Stephon Gilmore out

The Vikings will be down a starting cornerback for the second straight game.

Will Ragatz
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Dec 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) sits on the bench after an injury during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Lumen Field.
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Geno Smith's knee injury looms large ahead of Vikings-Seahawks in Week 16

The Vikings might end up catching a huge break if Smith can't play.

Will Ragatz
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Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones (70) defends against Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) during the game at NRG Stadium.
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Bears rule out starting LT Braxton Jones against Vikings with concussion

Chicago will look to pull off the upset on Monday night without its left tackle.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) rushes the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
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D'Andre Swift questionable, Gervon Dexter Sr. and Roschon Johnson out for Bears-Vikings

Chicago will be a little banged up for Monday night's game.

Tony Liebert
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Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stephon Gilmore (2) during the second half after the game at MetLife Stadium.
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Stephon Gilmore still absent in Vikings' latest injury report

The good news is Pat Jones II is set to return to action this week.

Will Ragatz
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Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) and safety Camryn Bynum (24) react during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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DNPs for Stephon Gilmore, D'Andre Swift in first Vikings-Bears injury reports

Gilmore is in danger of missing a second consecutive game with his hamstring injury.

Will Ragatz
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Green Bay Packers guard Elgton Jenkins (74) and offensive tackle Rasheed Walker (63) block Minnesota Vikings linebacker Pat Jones II (91) during the third quarter of their game Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 31-29.
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Vikings-Falcons inactives: Gilmore, Pat Jones II out for Minnesota

All of the Vikings' other questionable players are good to go today.

Will Ragatz
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Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; Minnesota Vikings Special Teams Will Reichard (16) during his practice session for the match against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images
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Vikings activate Will Reichard from IR, waive John Parker Romo

Will the Thrill is returning to the field this weekend.

Tony Liebert
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Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) warms up before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.
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Final Vikings injury report vs. Falcons: Stephon Gilmore out, 6 questionable

The Vikings will be without one of their starting cornerbacks on Sunday.

Will Ragatz
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