The Vikings’ 53-Man Depth Chart for their Week 3 Lions Game

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Dec 5, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) leads his team to the field to play the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports

It has been Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for the Vikings after two weeks. Week 1 was excellent; Week 2 was awful. What kind of game will we get in Week 3? Kevin O’Connell is looking to get his side back on track.

The players, of course, are most important when it comes to whether a game is won or lost. As a result, I’m offering up this depth chart to give fans a refresher. At times, it differs from the one on the team’s website, so be aware that there are some differences of opinion.

Finally, keep in mind that practice squad players aren’t included since this piece only covers the 53-man roster.

— Offense —

Quarterback

QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Nick Mullens

Running Back

RB1: Dalvin Cook
RB2: Alexander Mattison
RB3: Ty Chandler
RB4: Kene Nwangwu

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Adam Thielen
WR3: K.J. Osborn
WR4: Jalen Reagor
WR5: Jalen Nailor

Tight End

TE1: Irv Smith Jr.
TE2: Johnny Mundt
TE3: Ben Ellefson

Left Tackle

LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Oli Udoh
LT3: Vederian Lowe

Left Guard

LG1: Ezra Cleveland

Center

C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Austin Schlottmann

Right Guard

RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Chris Reed

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Blake Brandel

— Defense — 

Left Outside Linebacker

LOLB1: Danielle Hunter
LOLB2: Patrick Jones II
LOLB3: Luiji Vilain

Nose Tackle

NT1: Harrison Phillips
NT2: Ross Blacklock

3T + 5T DT/DE

DT/DE1: Dalvin Tomlinson
DT/DE2: Jonathan Bullard
DT/DE3: James Lynch
DT/DE4: Esezi Otomewo

Right Outside Linebacker

ROLB1: Za’Darius Smith
ROLB2: D.J. Wonnum

Middle Linebacker

MLB1: Eric Kendricks
MLB2: Jordan Hicks
MLB3: Brian Asamoah
MLB4: Troy Dye

Cornerback

CB1: Patrick Peterson
CB2: Cameron Dantzler
CB3: Chandon Sullivan
CB4: Akayleb Evans
CB5: Kris Boyd
CB6: Andrew Booth Jr.

Strong Safety

SS1: Harrison Smith
SS2: Josh Metellus

Free Safety

FS1: Camryn Bynum
FS2: Lewis Cine

— Special Teams —

Kicker

K1: Greg Joseph

Punter

P1: Ryan Wright

Long Snapper

LS: Andrew DePaola

Kick Returner

KR1: Kene Nwangwu
KR2: Ty Chandler

Punt Returner

PR1: Jalen Reagor
PR2: Jalen Nailor



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