Injury Report: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Week 3, 2025
EAGAN, MN– The Minnesota Vikings are facing a challenging week as they prepare to host the Cincinnati Bengals, with significant injury concerns threatening to impact their game plan at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Key Injury Highlights
Vikings Ruled Out
- J.J. McCarthy (QB): Ankle injury – Officially out for the game
- Ryan Kelly (C): Concussion protocol – Will not play
- Justin Skule (T): Concussion – Sidelined
Questionable Players
- Christian Darrisaw (T): Knee issue – Game-time decision
- Austin Keys (LB): Groin injury – Uncertain status
- Harrison Smith (S): Illness – Potential limited play
- Andrew Van Ginkel (OLB): Concussion protocol – Likely to play
Coach O’Connell Addresses Injury Concerns
Head coach Kevin O’Connell provided insight into the team’s approach during Friday’s press conference:
“We’ve got a plan in place that will allow us to feel like we can have the best group of guys out there,” O’Connell said regarding potential lineup changes. “We’re still working through it.”
On McCarthy’s recovery timeline, O’Connell remained optimistic: “I feel good about where he’s at in the early stages. We’re on the daily work to just get him healthy and back as soon as we can.”
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Bengals Injury Notes
- Shemar Stewart (DE): Ankle injury – Ruled out
- Cam Taylor-Britt (CB): Hamstring – Doubtful
- DJ Turner II (CB): Hamstring – Questionable
Game Day Implications With more than 20% of their 53-man roster on the injury report, the Vikings face significant challenges. The absence of starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy could dramatically alter their offensive strategy.
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