Justin Jefferson is officially sidelined for today’s matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium. Kickoff is coming up fast, and the inactive lists just dropped, confirming some big names won’t be hitting the field.
Vikings’ Injury Woes Hit Hard Ahead of Kickoff
It’s not just Jefferson, though. The Vikings also confirmed quarterback Max Brosmer as an emergency inactive, along with cornerback Charles Demmings, safety Jakobe Thomas, punter Brett Thorson, and defensive lineman Elijah Williams. Demmings and Thorson, like Jefferson, were already declared out on the final injury report this week, so no real shockers there. Still, losing a player of Jefferson’s caliber is always a punch to the gut for any team. On a brighter note for the purple and gold, Caleb Tiernan is active for the very first time in his NFL career today. Gotta love seeing those rookie moments!
Miami’s Roster Sheet Holds Few Surprises for Big Game
The Dolphins’ inactive list dropped, and it holds few surprises, which is always a good sign for a team gearing up for a big game. Wide receiver Caleb Douglas and outside linebacker Rob Beal Jr. were both already confirmed out on Miami’s final injury report, so that tracks. Emergency QB Brady Cook, cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr., guard D.J. Campbell, offensive tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick, and tight end Justin Joly round out their list. Joly might ring a bell for some folks, as he snagged a huge 88-yard touchdown for the Broncos in the final preseason game. Remember those late-night grind sessions watching the exhibition games? Yeah, that one.
With kickoff just about an hour and a half away at U.S. Bank Stadium, both teams are set to clash. The inactive lists are out, the lineups are set, and now it’s just about who comes out swinging. What an afternoon this is gonna be!
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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