The Vikings’ Depth Chart Going Into Week 4 at the Panthers
Avoiding an 0-3 start was supposed to lead to a desperate, hungry Minnesota Vikings team. What about avoiding an 0-4 start, especially with the Kansas City Chiefs hanging out on deck?
The Vikings’ depth chart going into Week 4 doesn’t possess too many changes. However, there are several players who are likely fighting for their jobs. Failing to put a “1” in the win column would mean the season is officially on life support, a reality that most often leads to some notable changes.
Of course, one thinks of the recent additions: RB Cam Akers and iOL Dalton Risner. Both were brought to Minnesota for a reason. Namely, the goal is for them to contribute toward balancing an offense that has become overly reliant on passing the football. And, of course, when the ball is travelling through the air, Akers and Risner are supposed to help keep Kirk Cousins on his feet.
Defensively, the team is looking for much more help in the front seven.
Yes, Ivan Pace is a great story, but he can’t continue as the team’s second-best pass rusher. Seeing him find some production as a blitzer is fantastic news but the team needs far more out of Dean Lowry, D.J. Wonnum, and Patrick Jones. Danielle Hunter can only do so much.
Finally, we think of the challenge that Carolina will offer. Adam Thielen gets the chance to overcome his former team as Frank Reich tries to lead his squad to its first win. Ongoing fumble issues from the Vikings will almost certainly lead to the Vikings dropping every game in September alongside the opening one in October.
The Vikings and Panthers game takes place today at 12 p.m. CDT.
The Vikings’ Depth Chart: Week 4
Offense
Quarterback
QB1: Kirk Cousins
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Jaren Hall
Running Back
RB1: Alexander Mattison
RB2: Cam Akers
RB3: Ty Chandler
Fullback
FB1: C.J. Ham
Wide Receiver
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: K.J. Osborn
WR4: Brandon Powell
WR5: Trishton Jackson
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: Ezra Cleveland
LG2: Dalton Risner
Center
C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Austin Schlottmann
Right Guard
RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Blake Brandel
Right Tackle
RT1: Brian O’Neill
Defense
Outside Linebacker
OLB1: Danielle Hunter
OLB2: Marcus Davenport
OLB3: D.J. Wonnum
OLB4: Patrick Jones
OLB5: 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
Cornerback
CB1: Byron Murphy
CB2: Akayleb Evans
CB3: Mekhi Blackmon
CB4: Andrew Booth
CB5: NaJee Thompson
Safety
S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Cam Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Lewis Cine
S6: Jay Ward
Special Teams
Kicker
K1: Greg Joseph
Punter
P1: Ryan Wright
Long Snapper
LS1: Andrew DaPaola
Kick Returner
KR1: Ty Chandler
KR2: Brandon Powell
Punt Returner
PR1: Brandon Powell
PR2: K.J. Osborn
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.
