Won't play Christmas Day
Mason (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lions.
Mason was unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury he sustained during the Vikings' 16-13 win over the Giants on Sunday. That leaves Aaron Jones as Minnesota's clear RB1 for Christmas Day, and Zavier Scott and Ty Chandler will step into larger rotational roles in the backfield in Mason's absence. Week 18 against the Packers on Sunday, Jan. 4 is Mason's last opportunity to play this season, given that the Vikings have been eliminated from playoff contention.
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Zavier Scott
RB | MIN
Slated for RB2 duties sans Mason
Scott will serve as the Vikings' RB2 behind Aaron Jones against the Lions on Thursday after Jordan Mason (ankle) was ruled out.
T.J. Hockenson
TE | MIN
Ruled out for Christmas Day
Hockenson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit.
Aaron Jones Sr.
RB | MIN
Set to play Thursday
Jones (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game against the Lions.
T.J. Hockenson
TE | MIN
No activity Tuesday
Hockenson (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Aaron Jones Sr.
RB | MIN
Stays limited Tuesday
The Vikings listed Jones (ankle) as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Jordan Mason
RB | MIN
Tracking toward Week 17 absence
Mason (ankle) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.
Max Brosmer
QB | MIN
Drawing Week 17 starting assignment
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that Brosmer will start at quarterback in Thursday's game against the Lions.
J.J. McCarthy
QB | MIN
Ruled out for Week 17
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that McCarthy has been diagnosed with a small hairline fracture in his right hand following an MRI and has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lions.
Aaron Jones Sr.
RB | MIN
Limited on Monday's estimate
Jones (ankle) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
J.J. McCarthy
QB | MIN
'DNP' on practice estimate
McCarthy (hand) was deemed a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.