The Vikings’ Depth Chart Going into their Week 11 Game in Denver
Russell Wilson hasn’t inspired fear in the opposition for a little while, but the Broncos are now playing surprisingly competent football.
Is Minnesota up to the task of pulling off the road win at elevation? Does the Vikings’ depth chart — complete with various bumps, bruises, and blemishes — have enough healthy talent to secure the victory? We’ll soon find out when Kevin O’Connell’s crew gets tossed into the spotlight on Sunday Night Football.
The Akayleb Evans and Jordan Hicks injuries further deplete the talent on a team that has gone through (far) more than its fair share of injury troubles. The answer will be to elevate Mekhi Blackmon and Ivan Pace, but the concern rests in when those guys need a breather and/or if the team experiences more injuries.
What about Alexander Mattison? He has a shot to play, but there’s no guarantee since he had a concussion during last week’s game. More Ty Chandler will be the answer (at least initially).
And, of course, Justin Jefferson hovers over nearly everything in Minnesota. The team’s undisputed best player has had a chance to get back onto the field but the team is wisely being cautious with their cornerstone player. No doubt about it, though, seeing #18 back onto the field will represent a humongous boost. Everything gets easier with Jefferson in the captain’s chair.
All of the sudden, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson get more freedom since defenses simply cannot devote as many resources toward slowing them down. Instead, they need to put an extra bucket on Jefferson, so Josh Dobbs will be working with what should be an unguardable trio. And what about K.J. Osborn’s health? Well, that’s the cherry on top. The 4th-year receiver will be back for Denver.
Sean Payton remains deeply unpopular in Minnesota. Many still hold hard feelings over what happened in the NFC Championship Game following the 2009 season. While he is no longer an employee of the Saints, Payton will still attract plenty of disdain from Minnesota’s fans. Seeing the Vikings emerge victorious would be a very welcome sight for many.
Kickoff is scheduled to take place at 7:20 p.m. CST. Most often, the conversation about primetime games revolves around Kirk Cousins’ inability to get it done when the bright lights get turned on. The focus shifts to Dobbs, the new QB1 who is leading the Vikings toward an unexpected revival.
Let’s see what The Passtronaut has for Minnesota’s fans.
The Vikings’ Depth Chart: Week 11
Offense
Quarterback
QB1: Josh Dobbs
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Sean Mannion
Running Back
RB1: Alexander Mattison
RB2: Ty Chandler
RB3: Kene Nwangwu
Fullback
FB1: C.J. Ham
Wide Receiver
WR1: Jordan Addison
WR2: Brandon Powell
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Trishton Jackson
WR5: N’Keal Harry
Tight End
TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt
TE4: Nick Muse
Left Tackle
LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: David Quessenberry
Left Guard
LG1: Dalton Risner
Center
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Austin Schlottmann
Right Guard
RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Blake Brandel
Right Tackle
RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: Hakeem Adeniji
Defense
Outside Linebacker
OLB1: Danielle Hunter
OLB2: D.J. Wonnum
OLB3: Patrick Jones
OLB4: Andre Carter
Defensive Line
DT/DE1: Harrison Phillips
DT/DE2: Jonathan Bullard
DT/DE3: Dean Lowry
DT/DE4: Khyiris Tonga
DT/DE5: Jaquelin Roy
Inside Linebacker
LB1: Jordan Hicks
LB2: Ivan Pace
LB3: Brian Asamoah
LB4: Troy Dye
LB5: Anthony Barr
Cornerback
CB1: Byron Murphy
CB2: Akayleb Evans
CB3: Mekhi Blackmon
CB4: Andrew Booth Jr.
CB5: NaJee Thompson
CB6: Joejuan Williams
Safety
S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Cam Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Jay Ward
S6: Lewis Cine
Special Teams
Kicker
K1: Greg Joseph
Punter
P1: Ryan Wright
Long Snapper
LS1: Andrew DePaola
Kick Returner
KR1: Kene Nwangwu
KR2: Ty Chandler
Punt Returner
PR1: Brandon Powell
PR2: K.J. Osborn
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K. Joudry is the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory and PurplePTSD. He has been covering the Vikings full time since the summer of 2021. He can be found on Twitter and as a co-host for Notes from the North, a humble Vikings podcast.