The Minnesota Vikings are coming off their first loss of the season and now face a short week. They have a game Thursday against the Rams on the schedule. It will prove to be better for them, or worse, and only time will tell on that front.
Sam Darnold has been playing out of his mind lately. Can this continue after the loss to the Lions? The emergence of players on the depth chart, such as Jalen Naylor and Blake Brundle, has this team performing at an all-time high.
These are just some of the players and stories that are on the depth chart and are expected to see some playing time. Here are everyone and where they stand on the chart.
October 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14), Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and linebacker CJ Hamm (right) look on before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photos by Jeffrey Baker-Imagine
October 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photos by Matt Krohn-Imagine
Aaron Jones Cam Akers Ty Chandler
October 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries to reach an incomplete pass as Detroit Lions’ Tyrion Arnold (0) defends during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photos by Jeffrey Baker-Imagine
Justin Jefferson Jordan Addison Jalen Naylor Brandon Powell Trent Sherfield Sr.
September 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) breaks up a pass to Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photos by Brad Rempel-Imagine
Johnny Mundt Josh Oliver Robert Tonyan
October 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws the ball past the New York Jets in the first half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory credit: Kirby Lee-Imagine photos
Left tackle
Christian Darris, and Walter Ross
Correct handling
Brian O’Neill David Quisenberry
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October 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) prepares for the game against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photos by Jeffrey Baker-Imagine
Defensive end
Nasal treatment
Harrison Phillips Taki Taimani
Defensive tackle
October 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Evan Pace Jr. (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photos by Matt Krohn-Imagine
Outside linebacker
Jonathan Greenard Andrew Van Ginkel Dallas Turner Patrick Jones II Jihad Ward Bo Richter
Inside linebacker
Blake Cashman* Evan Pace Jr. Brian Asamoah II Kamo Grugier-Hill
October 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a 35-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff (not pictured) as Byron Murphy Jr. (7) of the Minnesota Vikings defends during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photos by Jeffrey Baker-Imagine
External corners
Stephon Gilmore Shaq Griffin Fabian Moreau Aquilib Evans*
Nickel
October 6, 2024; Tottenham, England; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Camryn Bynum (24) celebrates an interception in the first quarter against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photos by Sean Brooks-Imagine
Harrison Smith Camryn Bynum Joshua Metellus Jay Ward Theo Jackson
