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Vikings-Packers Injury Report: Cameron Dantzler, Michael Pierce, Tyler Conklin

The Vikings will be without Kirk Cousins, Adam Thielen, and Cameron Dantzler on Sunday night.

Will Ragatz

In addition to Kirk Cousins (COVID list), Adam Thielen (IR) and several other key players on reserve lists, the Vikings could be without a few more important pieces for Sunday night's must-win game against the Packers at Lambeau Field.

Cornerback Cameron Dantzler is listed as doubtful with a calf injury, so he won't play. Nose tackle Michael Pierce and tight end Tyler Conklin are questionable on the final injury report, leaving their status to be determined when inactive lists come out on Sunday evening.

It's all setting up for an awfully tough task for the Vikings. Sean Mannion starting at QB instead of Cousins is the big blow, but losing Dantzler and possibly more doesn't exactly help.

With Dantzler out, Kris Boyd will presumably start at outside cornerback. The Vikings still have their top CB in Patrick Peterson, who should see a lot of Davante Adams with Boyd matching up against Allen Lazard or Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Boyd has mostly struggled throughout his career when forced to play significant snaps due to injuries in front of him on the depth chart.

It would be a big blow for the Vikings' defensive line if Pierce can't play. When healthy, he's been such an important part of their defense. Armon Watts and James Lynch would see expanded playing time if Pierce is out.

Conklin's backups at tight end are Chris Herndon and Luke Stocker. Ben Ellefson returned to practice this week and could potentially be activated from IR before the game.

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Will Ragatz
WILL RAGATZ

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

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