Here's who's in, out for Saturday's Vikings-Bengals game

Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase are both in, as expected.

Author:
Joe Nelson
Publish date:
Dec 16, 2023 11:39 AM EST

Justin Jefferson is in the lineup Saturday as the Minnesota Vikings face the Cincinnati Bengals in the first game of the NFL's tripleheader.

There are no surprises on Minnesota's inactive report since head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed earlier in the week that right tackle Brian O'Neill (ankle), running back Alexander Mattison (ankle) and wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) were not going to play.

Ty Chandler will get the No. 1 running back job in Mattion's place and Myles Gaskin could see the field as he's been activated from the practice squad. It could also mean more reps in the backfield for Kene Nwangwu.

David Quessenberry is expected to start at right tackle.

Also on the inactive list is quarterback Josh Dobbs, who will suit up and be able to play in the event of an emergency where starter Nick Mullens and backup Jaren Hall are injured.

Backup guard Chris Reed, tight end Nick Muse and safety Lewis Cine are also inactive.

The Bengals are also fairly healthy. Ja'Marr Chase, who was questionable with an ankle injury, will play. Cincinnati's list of inactive players includes all backups, running back Chris Evans, linebacker Joe Bachie, center Trey Hill, defensive tackle Jay Tufele and tackle Jackson Carman.