Overview

• Cornerback Jeff Okudah and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel did not clear concussion protocol and are out for Sunday night.
• Linebacker Brian Cashman is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, shifting the defensive play-caller role to veteran Eric Wilson.
• Left tackle Christian Darrisaw did not play, and coach Kevin O’Connell said his ACL recovery remains on track after a pregame walkthrough to “feel the atmosphere.”
• The primetime matchup features young quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. in Minnesota’s home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium.
• Sportsbooks list Minnesota as a narrow favorite at around -3.5, with ESPN giving the Vikings roughly a 65% chance to win.