Vikings Enter Week 12 With Surprisingly Clean Injury Report
The Minnesota Vikings, now 4–6 after consecutive home losses, need an almost perfect finish to stay alive in the playoff race — a 6-1 stretch starting Sunday at Lambeau Field. The good news? They’re entering Week 12 in one of the healthiest states they’ve seen all season.
For the first time in 2025, the Vikings are on the verge of having their entire starting lineup available, creating a rare level of optimism even as their postseason hopes fade.
No Players Ruled Out for Sunday
Aside from players already on injured reserve like wide receiver Rondale Moore and cornerback Jeff Okudah, no Viking has been ruled out for the Packers matchup. This marks a significant change from last week, when pass rusher Jonathan Greenard was already declared unavailable at this point.
Minnesota has been slowly regaining key players, and the timing—while bittersweet—is giving them at least a chance to make a late-season push.
Two Questionable Players — But Both Trending Toward Playing
The unusual health situation stems largely from the fact that only two players, Greenard and center Ryan Kelly, are listed as Questionable — and both appear likely to suit up. Greenard said he’s “super confident” he’ll play after rehabbing a Week 10 shoulder injury. Kelly practiced fully all week after returning from his second concussion of the season.
If both are active Sunday, the Vikings will have a completely intact starting lineup for the first time this year.
As Vikings.com noted:
“Minnesota listed Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) and Ryan Kelly (concussion protocol) as questionable… No other players received a game status designation.”
Meanwhile, Green Bay Is Banged Up
The Packers’ injury report is significantly longer. Six players are Questionable, including running back Josh Jacobs and multiple wide receivers. Three starters—linebacker Quay Walker, cornerback Nate Hobbs, and receiver Jayden Reed—are ruled out.
With several pass-catching options sidelined and others uncertain, quarterback Jordan Love may have a very thin group to work with.
Minnesota’s Health Puts Spotlight on J.J. McCarthy
Now mostly healthy, the Vikings can no longer lean on injuries as an excuse. All eyes turn to quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who continues to battle accuracy issues. The Week 12 matchup comes down to McCarthy versus the Packers defense — and his own fundamentals.
If McCarthy can complete around 60 percent of his passes, Minnesota has a realistic shot. If not, the Vikings’ slim playoff hopes will fade further.
With a near-full roster available, Week 12 becomes another crucial chapter in McCarthy’s development and Minnesota’s attempt to salvage the season.
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