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Vikings Enter SNF vs. Falcons Short-Handed as Injuries Reshape Lineup

Eric Wilson steps in as defensive play-caller on a short week.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium on NBC, with streaming on Peacock.
  • Minnesota will be without LT Christian Darrisaw, CB Jeff Okudah, edge Andrew Van Ginkel and LB Blake Cashman, with Okudah not clearing concussion protocol and Cashman on injured reserve.
  • Head coach Kevin O’Connell said Darrisaw had no setback in his ACL return after pregame work last week, but he remains unavailable for Week 2.
  • With Cashman sidelined, veteran Eric Wilson will wear the green-dot helmet to relay defensive calls.
  • Sportsbooks still list the Vikings as a slight favorite over Atlanta (e.g., FanDuel MIN -3.5, total 44.5) as the SNF matchup caps a Sunday highlighted by the EaglesChiefs rematch in the late window.