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Vikings and Lions release first injury reports ahead of matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:10 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Vikings and Lions release first injury reports ahead of matchup

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions have submitted their initial injury reports ahead of their scheduled game on Sunday at Ford Field. The Vikings face some absences, including Donovan Jackson on injured reserve. Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson, and Christian Darrisaw are all expected to play after recent injury management. For the Lions, Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown did not practice due to injuries. The status of Kerby Joseph remains uncertain as he opens his three-week window to return from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Updates on player statuses will continue through the week leading to the matchup.

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Status Watch

•Vikings list Donovan Jackson on injured reserve.
•Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson expected to play.
•Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown miss practice.
•Kerby Joseph's return remains uncertain ahead of the game.
•Next injury updates will follow later this week.

Latest Updates

12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings-Lions First Injury Report

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions released their first injury reports in advance of their Sunday afternoon matchup at Ford Field. Here they are. Minnesota Vikings Detroit Lions Injury Report Terms and Glossary Injury designation definitions: Probable = the league defines a Probable injury designation as a 75% or greater chance of playing. Historically, 95% […]
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