The Minnesota Vikings had some tremendous injury luck to start the season. As with most things luck related, that flipped on its head once the month of November came upon the team.
Every team has to deal with injuries and the Vikings got blitzed with them in mass. Christian Darrisaw, Dalvin Tomlinson, Cameron Dantzler, Andrew Booth Jr. and Akayleb Evans have all missed games this month along with more lingering injuries to the rest of the roster.
Through the last few weeks, the Vikings have had to adjust their play to compensate for the injuries and they are better for it, having found more ways to win.
On Wednesday during his press availability, head coach Kevin O’Connell gave us updates on multiple Vikings with injuries.
Bills receiver Stefon Diggs slips a tackle by Vikings Andrew Booth Jr. Diggs caught 12 passes for 119 yards.
As had been previously reported, Booth Jr. had surgery on his meniscus and would be out for the season. That was confirmed today by O’Connell.
“It was good to make sure we got that thing fixed and get him back on a path to returning as soon as possible.”
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Sep 25, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) reacts center Garrett Bradbury (56) and offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Darrisaw is a tricky one. After suffering a concussion in the second half against the Buffalo Bills, he suffered a second one against the Dallas Cowboys the next week. When you suffer two concussions in such a short time span, it’s a major cause for concern.
When speaking about Darrisaw, O’Connell had this to say.
“We want him feeling great and at full capacity when he’s able to come back. And not really putting a timetable on it for either this week or beyond. We just want to make sure he’s good. I think when the time’s right we’ll have CD back in there.”
Oct 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports
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