Some of the Vikings’ mistakes have been unforced errors, but others can simply be chalked up to bad luck or their opponent outplaying them.
Put the health of the roster in the bad luck category. Starting defensive end Danielle Hunter was put on IR earlier in the year. Starting right guard Pat Elflein was also put on IR.
Minnesota has also had some injuries in its new-look defensive back group. Cornerback Cameron Dantzler has missed all but the Week 1 game. Corner Mike Hughes missed last week.
The Vikings’ latest injury report has Dantzler, cornerback Kris Boyd and offensive lineman Oli Udoh as limited in practice Thursday. As for Hughes, he is given the did not practice designation.
Hughes being out would be a big blow to a part of the Vikings defense that is already struggling. We’ll have to see if Hughes ends up missing time again, or if he’s able to rebound.
