Stefon Diggs, DeAndre Levy inactive for Thanksgiving opener
Word on Wednesday was that Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs would miss the team?s Thanksgiving game against the Lions due to a knee injury and the Vikings have confirmed it on Thursday morning.
The team released its list of inactive players for the game and Diggs is on it. The Vikings announced that Cordarrelle Patterson will start in his place.
The Vikings will also be without cornerback Terence Newman, who was listed as doubtful to play because of a neck injury, and Trae Waynes is slated to start for him. Safety Harison Smith and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn will play after being listed as questionable.
On the Detroit side, the wait will continue for linebacker DeAndre Levy to return to the lineup. He was listed as questionable, but will miss his 10th straight game with a knee injury. Running back Justin Forsett, quarterback Jake Rudock, tackle Cornelius Lucas, safety Don Carey, offensive lineman Joe Dahl and defensive tackle Khyri Thornton are also inactive.
Cornerback Marcus Sherels, defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, quarterback Taylor Heinicke, tackle Rashod Hill and defensive end Stephen Weatherly are the other inactive Vikings in the opener to this year?s Thanksgiving tripleheader.
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The Minnesota Vikings could be without several key players in their NFC North showdown against the host Detroit Lions on Thursday.
Cornerback Terence Newman is listed as doubtful and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, safety Harrison Smith and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn are noted as questionable.
Coach Mike Zimmer said in his weekly radio appearance on KFAN-FM in the Twin Cities that he expects Smith and Munnerlyn to play, although he wasn't certain about Newman or Diggs.
Newman, plagued by a neck injury, has seven pass deflections and 25 tackles. Should he be unable to play, Trae Waynes would get the start.
Diggs, nursing an ailing knee, did not participate in Tuesday's or Wednesday's practice. Diggs leads the team in receptions (67) and receiving yards (747) and could be in line to return punts if he's eligible to play on Thursday, as Marcus Sherels (rib, ankle) has been ruled out.
Smith, who leads the Vikings with 73 tackles, is dealing with an ankle injury sustained in Sunday's 30-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Munnerlyn, who is also has an ankle injury, has 38 tackles this season.
Detroit linebacker DeAndre Levy (knee) is listed as questionable, an upgrade from when he was regarded as doubtful for last weekend's game versus Jacksonville.
Defensive end Ziggy Ansah (ankle), running back Theo Riddick (ankle), center Graham Glasgow (ankle), defensive tackle Khyri Thornton (foot) and special teams player Don Carey (hamstring) are also listed as questionable.
All five practiced on a limited basis this week.
NOW fer the matchup stuff
vikings +1.5 and 2 at some books
MATCHUP EDGE
MIN Edge in: DET
Points/Game X
Yards Gained X
X Yards Allowed
X Time of Possession
Red Zone X
Kicking X
X Penalties
So we have NO O vikes vs the Offensive power Lions
hmmmmmmmmmmmm Lions played down to Jags which i excpected as a 5.5 Chalk no cover win
Fuck it go home vikes you been exposed
LIONS - 1.5
IF you think redskins can hang in Dallas
your about to lose your money
MATCHUP EDGE
WAS Edge in: DAL
Points/Game
X Yards Gained
Yards Allowed
Time of Possession
Red Zone
Kicking
Penalties
thats all wash has edge in is yards gained
excuse me but i'm backing BOYS at home to trash thier top hated div rivals by blistering 10 play drives chewing up the clock and win this game by 3 td's
COWBOYS now - 6 ...-6.5 aint buying point here because it's stupid
love when i see somebody buy a hook to an even number like 7 wasted money.
if you like 6.5 to cover which ,means dog loses by 6 points buying up to 7 is stooooopid
even tho this aint how turkey day games go as per my experiences
usually whatever happens 1st game you get exact opposite in 2nd game that is if home chlk wins 1st matchuop 2nd goes road dog or road fav.
Word on Wednesday was that Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs would miss the team?s Thanksgiving game against the Lions due to a knee injury and the Vikings have confirmed it on Thursday morning.
The team released its list of inactive players for the game and Diggs is on it. The Vikings announced that Cordarrelle Patterson will start in his place.
The Vikings will also be without cornerback Terence Newman, who was listed as doubtful to play because of a neck injury, and Trae Waynes is slated to start for him. Safety Harison Smith and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn will play after being listed as questionable.
On the Detroit side, the wait will continue for linebacker DeAndre Levy to return to the lineup. He was listed as questionable, but will miss his 10th straight game with a knee injury. Running back Justin Forsett, quarterback Jake Rudock, tackle Cornelius Lucas, safety Don Carey, offensive lineman Joe Dahl and defensive tackle Khyri Thornton are also inactive.
Cornerback Marcus Sherels, defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, quarterback Taylor Heinicke, tackle Rashod Hill and defensive end Stephen Weatherly are the other inactive Vikings in the opener to this year?s Thanksgiving tripleheader.
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The Minnesota Vikings could be without several key players in their NFC North showdown against the host Detroit Lions on Thursday.
Cornerback Terence Newman is listed as doubtful and wide receiver Stefon Diggs, safety Harrison Smith and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn are noted as questionable.
Coach Mike Zimmer said in his weekly radio appearance on KFAN-FM in the Twin Cities that he expects Smith and Munnerlyn to play, although he wasn't certain about Newman or Diggs.
Newman, plagued by a neck injury, has seven pass deflections and 25 tackles. Should he be unable to play, Trae Waynes would get the start.
Diggs, nursing an ailing knee, did not participate in Tuesday's or Wednesday's practice. Diggs leads the team in receptions (67) and receiving yards (747) and could be in line to return punts if he's eligible to play on Thursday, as Marcus Sherels (rib, ankle) has been ruled out.
Smith, who leads the Vikings with 73 tackles, is dealing with an ankle injury sustained in Sunday's 30-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Munnerlyn, who is also has an ankle injury, has 38 tackles this season.
Detroit linebacker DeAndre Levy (knee) is listed as questionable, an upgrade from when he was regarded as doubtful for last weekend's game versus Jacksonville.
Defensive end Ziggy Ansah (ankle), running back Theo Riddick (ankle), center Graham Glasgow (ankle), defensive tackle Khyri Thornton (foot) and special teams player Don Carey (hamstring) are also listed as questionable.
All five practiced on a limited basis this week.
NOW fer the matchup stuff
vikings +1.5 and 2 at some books
MATCHUP EDGE
MIN Edge in: DET
Points/Game X
Yards Gained X
X Yards Allowed
X Time of Possession
Red Zone X
Kicking X
X Penalties
So we have NO O vikes vs the Offensive power Lions
hmmmmmmmmmmmm Lions played down to Jags which i excpected as a 5.5 Chalk no cover win
Fuck it go home vikes you been exposed
LIONS - 1.5
IF you think redskins can hang in Dallas
your about to lose your money
MATCHUP EDGE
WAS Edge in: DAL
Points/Game
X Yards Gained
Yards Allowed
Time of Possession
Red Zone
Kicking
Penalties
thats all wash has edge in is yards gained
excuse me but i'm backing BOYS at home to trash thier top hated div rivals by blistering 10 play drives chewing up the clock and win this game by 3 td's
COWBOYS now - 6 ...-6.5 aint buying point here because it's stupid
love when i see somebody buy a hook to an even number like 7 wasted money.
if you like 6.5 to cover which ,means dog loses by 6 points buying up to 7 is stooooopid
even tho this aint how turkey day games go as per my experiences
usually whatever happens 1st game you get exact opposite in 2nd game that is if home chlk wins 1st matchuop 2nd goes road dog or road fav.
