Overview
- The Vikings confirmed Sunday that wide receiver Jordan Addison is ruled out with a thumb injury, removing a player who has 18 catches for 277 yards and one touchdown this season.
- Minnesota acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday and has him active for his first game back with the team after his 2018–23 stint.
- The team also listed quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Max Brosmer inactive, leaving limited depth behind Cousins for the game.
- Safety Joshua Metellus and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy were upgraded to available after being listed questionable on Friday, while several starters such as T.J. Hockenson and Blake Cashman remain out.
- The Packers finalized their own inactives and on Saturday placed tight end Josh Whyle on injured reserve, leaving both clubs adjusting game plans because of injuries.