Vikings' Justin Jefferson to Play Against Bengals Despite Injury; Mattison, O'Neill Ruled Out
Ty Chandler and David Quessenberry step up as replacements, while Jalen Nailor also sits out due to concussion.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who was forced out of the previous game due to a chest injury, plans to play in the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Running back Alexander Mattison and right tackle Brian O'Neill have been ruled out of the Bengals game due to ankle sprains.
- Ty Chandler is expected to take the lead role in the backfield in Mattison's absence, with Kene Nwangwu also likely to get carries.
- David Quessenberry will replace O'Neill, who was sidelined in the last week's victory against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Jalen Nailor, another wide receiver for the Vikings, has also been ruled out for the Bengals game due to a concussion.