Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Wednesday that Oliver will likely be sidelined for Sunday's matchup against the Lions due to a foot sprain, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
#2 QB
Max Brosmer: Set for QB2 duties rest of season
Oct 28th
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that Brosmer will be the Vikings' backup quarterback behind J.J. McCarthy (ankle) for the rest of the 2025 season in the absence of Carson Wentz (shoulder), Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
#4 TE
Ben Sims: Staying in NFC North with Minnesota
Oct 27th
The Vikings claimed Sims off waivers from the Packers on Monday.
#3 QB
Carson Wentz: Slated for season-ending surgery
Oct 27th
Wentz is expected to undergo season-ending surgery to address his left shoulder injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
#1 LDE
Jonathan Allen: Picks up sack in Week 8 loss
Oct 24th
Allen posted five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a loss to the Chargers on Thursday.
#1 FS
Harrison Smith: Posts nine stops in TNF loss
Oct 24th
Smith notched nine tackles (eight solo) in Thursday's Week 8 loss to the Chargers.
#1 RILB
Eric Wilson: Logs 10 tackles in Week 8 defeat
Oct 24th
Wilson finished Thursday's loss to the Chargers with 10 tackles (six solo).
#1 SS
Josh Metellus: Picks off Herbert in Week 8 loss
Oct 24th
Metellus recorded six tackles (three solo) and an interception in a loss to the Chargers on Thursday.
#1 LILB
Blake Cashman: Racks up 11 stops in loss
Oct 24th
Cashman registered 11 tackles (six solo) in Thursday's Week 8 loss to the Chargers.
#2 RILB
Ivan Pace: Returns to role on defense
Oct 24th
Pace started at middle linebacker in a three-linebacker formation and had four total tackles and a QB hit in Thursday's loss at the Chargers.
#3 WR
Jalen Nailor: No receptions in loss
Oct 24th
Nailor did not have a reception on his only target in Thursday's loss at the Chargers.
#4 WR
Adam Thielen: No receptions in loss
Oct 24th
Thielen did not have a reception on his only target in Thursday's loss to the Chargers.
#3 TE
Ben Yurosek: Gets first career reception
Oct 24th
Yurosek had one reception for five yards on two targets in Thursday's loss to the Chargers.
#3 RB
Zavier Scott: Gets time late in blowout loss
Oct 24th
Scott had two carries for 16 yards and two receptions for eight yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.
#1 TE
T.J. Hockenson: Just two receptions in loss
Oct 24th
Hockenson had two receptions for 26 yards on three targets in Thursday's loss to the Chargers.
#2 WR
Jordan Addison: Finds end zone in loss
Oct 23rd
Addison secured three of four targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
#1 RB
Jordan Mason: Five touches in Jones' return
Oct 23rd
Mason rushed four times for three yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
#2 RB
Aaron Jones: Seven touches in return to action
Oct 23rd
Jones (hamstring) rushed five times for 15 yards and brought in two of four targets for 15 yards in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
#1 K
Will Reichard: Imperfect in Week 8
Oct 23rd
Reichard went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only extra-point attempt in Thursday's 37-10 loss to the Chargers.
#1 WR
Justin Jefferson: Seven catches in lopsided loss
Oct 23rd
Jefferson brought in seven of 11 targets for 74 yards in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
#2 LCB
Jeff Okudah: Ruled out Thursday
Oct 23rd
Okudah (concussion) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Chargers.
The Lions listed Rodriguez (knee) as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
#1 FS
Kerby Joseph: Still working through knee issue
Oct 29th
The Lions listed Joseph (knee) as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
#2 LCB
Rock Ya-Sin: Cleared of injury for Week 9
Oct 29th
Ya-Sin (lower body) was not listed on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
#1 RDE
Al-Quadin Muhammad: Dealing with hamstring injury
Oct 29th
Muhammad (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on the Lions' estimated practice report Wednesday.
#1 LCB
Terrion Arnold: Estimated as full participant
Oct 29th
Detroit listed Arnold (shoulder) as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
#3 RB
Craig Reynolds: Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
Oct 29th
The Lions listed Reynolds (hamstring) as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
#1 LDE
Aidan Hutchinson: Agrees to extension with Lions
Oct 29th
Hutchinson and Detroit agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year, $180 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
#3 RDE
Marcus Davenport: No timetable for return
Oct 28th
Head coach Dan Campbell did not provide a definitive timetable for Davenport (chest) to return from injury during Tuesday's press conference, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
#3 FS
Daniel Thomas: Designated to return from IR
Oct 27th
The Lions designated Thomas (forearm) to return from injured reserve Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
#1 SCB
Arthur Maulet: Nabs first interception of season
Oct 22nd
Maulet tallied five tackles (all solo) and an interception in a 24-9 Week 7 win over the Buccaneers.
#1 LOLB
Alex Anzalone: Logs four stops in Week 7 victory
Oct 22nd
Anzalone totaled four tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 24-9 win against the Buccaneers.
#1 ROLB
Derrick Barnes: Posts sack in Week 7 victory
Oct 22nd
Barnes tallied five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a defensed pass in Sunday's 24-9 win over Tampa Bay.
#2 MLB
Zach Cunningham: Heading to IR
Oct 22nd
Detroit placed Cunningham (hamstring) on its injured reserve list Wednesday, Jacob Richman of mlive.com reports.
#1 SS
Brian Branch: Back from suspension
Oct 21st
Branch was reinstated Tuesday after having his one-game suspension lifted.
#3 WR
Isaac TeSlaa: Limited action during MNF
Oct 21st
TeSlaa failed to reel in his only target in Monday night's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#4 WR
Kalif Raymond: Secures three catches in win
Oct 21st
Raymond caught all three of his targets for 17 yards in Monday night's 24-9 win over Tampa Bay.
#2 TE
Brock Wright: Three catches during MNF
Oct 21st
Wright caught all three of his targets for 23 yards in Monday night's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#5 WR
Dominic Lovett: Limited to special teams in Week 7
Oct 21st
Lovett logged all 11 of his snaps on special teams Monday in the Lions' 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#3 TE
Ross Dwelley: Still without target in 2025
Oct 21st
Dwelley went without a target while playing six of the Lions' 68 snaps on offense in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#5 RB
Jacob Saylors: Role limited to special teams
Oct 21st
Saylors returned two kickoffs for 54 yards in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#2 WR
Jameson Williams: Held catchless Monday
Oct 20th
Williams failed to bring in either of his two targets in Monday's 24-9 win over Tampa Bay.
#1 TE
Sam LaPorta: Low volume on MNF
Oct 20th
LaPorta finished with three receptions on as many targets for 15 yards in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#2 RB
David Montgomery: Overshadowed by Gibbs on MNF
Oct 20th
Montgomery was held to 21 yards on 13 carries while catching two of three targets for 18 yards in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#1 QB
Jared Goff: Overcomes two TOs in MNF win
Oct 20th
Goff completed 20 of 29 pass attempts for 241 yards, one touchdown and one interception while adding two rush attempts for seven yards and a lost fumble in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#1 WR
Amon-Ra St. Brown: Back to scoring ways Monday
Oct 20th
St. Brown finished with six receptions (on 10 targets) for 86 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 24-9 win over Tampa Bay.
#1 MLB
Jack Campbell: Secures sack during MNF win
Oct 20th
Campbell recorded eight total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Monday night's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#1 RB
Jahmyr Gibbs: Goes for over 200 yards and two TDs
Oct 20th
Gibbs took 17 carries for 136 yards and a pair of touchdowns while adding three receptions for 82 yards in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#1 K
Jake Bates: Makes long field goal during MNF
Oct 20th
Bates went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made all three of his PATs in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
#1 LT
Taylor Decker: Good to go Week 7
Oct 20th
Decker (shoulder) is active for Monday night's game against the Buccaneers.
#1 DT2
DJ Reader: Green light to play Week 7
Oct 20th
Reader (back) is active for Monday's game against Tampa Bay.
#1 LDT
Alim McNeill: Good to go vs. Tampa Bay
Oct 20th
McNeill (knee) is active for Monday's game against the Buccaneers.