Rams vs Vikings Wild Card Injury Report: Who’s in, Who’s out?

Rams vs Vikings Wild Card Injury Updates: Who’s in, who’s out?

The Wild Card Round of the NFC Playoffs pits the Minnesota Vikings (14-3) against the Los Angeles Rams (10-7) in a high-stakes matchup. Due to wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the game has been relocated to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Both teams are dealing with injuries that could significantly influence Monday’s outcome. Here’s the latest injury update and what it means for the game.

Rams vs. Vikings Injury Report

Game Time: Monday, January 13, 2025, 8 p.m. ET

Vikings Key Injuries

Patrick Jones II (OLB): Did Not Participate (Knee) – Out
Cam Akers (RB): Did Not Participate (Illness) – Questionable
Taki Taimani (DL): Full Participation (Ankle) – Questionable
Harrison Smith (S): Rest – Not Injury Related
Stephon Gilmore (CB): Rest – Not Injury Related

Additional Players:

Aaron Jones Sr. (RB): Full Participation (Quad)
Ty Chandler (RB): Returned to Full Participation (Illness)
Sam Darnold (QB): Full Participation (Quad)

Key Takeaways:
The Vikings face significant defensive pressure with linebacker Patrick Jones II ruled out. On offense, running back Cam Akers’ availability remains uncertain, which could limit their ground game. However, the return of Aaron Jones Sr. and Ty Chandler offers some stability in their backfield.

Rams Key Injuries

Hunter Long (TE): Full Participation (Quadricep) – Available
Rob Havenstein (OT): Full Participation (Shoulder) – Available

Key Takeaways:
The Rams come into this game with minimal injury concerns. Offensive lineman Rob Havenstein and tight end Hunter Long are both cleared to play, ensuring stability in protection and offensive depth.

Minnesota Vikings Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Thu	Fri	Sat	Game Status
Patrick Jones II	OLB	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Taki Taimani	DL	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	QUESTIONABLE
Cam Akers	RB	Illness	–	–	DNP	QUESTIONABLE
Ty Chandler	RB	Illness	–	DNP	FP	–
Aaron Jones	RB	Quad	LP	LP	FP	–
Sam Darnold	QB	Quad	FP	FP	FP	–
Fabian Moreau	CB	Hip	FP	FP	FP	–
Josh Oliver	TE	Wrist	FP	FP	FP	–
Harrison Smith	S	Not Injury Related – Rest	–	–	DNP	–
Stephon Gilmore	CB	Not Injury Related – Rest	–	–	DNP	–

Los Angeles Rams Injury Report

Player	Position	Injury	Thu	Fri	Sat	Game Status
Hunter Long	TE	Quadricep	FP	FP	FP	–
Rob Havenstein	OT	Shoulder	LP	LP	FP	–

How and where to watch Vikings vs. Rams?

Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Broadcast: ESPN | Live Stream: Fubo

Image: Imagn Images

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