Reynolds injured his hamstring in Week 7, and despite the extra time to rest over the bye week, he still has been unable to practice. While he could still return to practice on Friday and potentially be made available for Sunday, the Lions may not want to rush him back, especially with Sione Vaki trending toward returning to play.

ESPN's Seth Walder discussed players each team could target ahead of next week's trade deadline. For the Vikings, it was a name that refuses to leave the tongues of analysts and fans alike: Kirk Cousins. He mentions Cousins as someone who just makes too much sense to ignore his potential return to Minnesota as the deadline looms.

No one expects the Vikings to steal a win on Sunday at Ford Field. Here's what they'll have to do to pull it off.

Minnesota can become the first team in NFL history to lose two QBs in the same offseason who both go on to start playoff games the following year.

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I am hoping for a competitive game on Sunday and to see JJ McCarthy look the part provided he has ample protection. That would definitely portend well for the future of the Vikings. I have to believe he is going to thrive eventually just because I think KOC has a good eye for QBs.