Christian Darrisaw Active, Brian O’Neill Out for Thursday Night Football
The Minnesota Vikings face a mixed bag of player availability as they gear up for their upcoming game. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw has been cleared to play after a rigorous pregame workout. This comes after concerns arose from a knee injury reported last Wednesday.
In contrast, right tackle Brian O’Neill has been ruled out for the game. O’Neill previously returned to action last week after recovering from a sprained MCL, playing all 69 snaps in that matchup. His absence will be felt on the offensive line.
Vikings Inactive Players
- Fullback C.J. Ham – Hand injury
- Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel – Neck injury
- Linebacker Chaz Chambliss
- Defensive tackle Elijah Williams
- Quarterback J.J. McCarthy – Ankle injury (will serve as emergency third quarterback)
With O’Neill out, quarterback Carson Wentz is set to lead the Vikings as their starter. His performance will be pivotal in compensating for the offensive line’s setback.
Chargers Player Updates
The Los Angeles Chargers, on the other hand, have received positive news regarding their offensive tackles. Both left tackle Joe Alt and right tackle Trey Pipkins III have been deemed active after managing ankle and knee issues last week, respectively.
Chargers Inactive Players
- Running back Hassan Haskins – Hamstring injury
- Offensive tackle Austin Deculus – Ankle injury
- Offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer – Knee injury
- Cornerback Nikko Reed
- Outside linebacker Kyle Kennard
- Wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith
- Tight end Will Dissly
Additionally, safety Elijah Molden and linebacker Troy Dye are active for the Chargers after being listed as questionable earlier.
The dynamic between the Vikings and Chargers will heavily rely on the health and activity of these key players. Christian Darrisaw’s return is crucial for the Vikings, while the Chargers benefit from the presence of their active offensive tackles.
