The Vikings’ Depth Chart Going into Week 4

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Aaron Jones is going to be excited. After all, he’s returning to Lambeau Field after getting released by the Packers team that replaced him with a younger runner. Any chance he explodes?

Take a look at the rest of the Vikings’ depth chart, though, and some others names may stand out. Of course, one thinks of tight end Robert Tonyan, someone who could get an opportunity due to Nick Muse needing to slide over to the IR. But then there’s the long-time Vikings who understand the rivalry well and who understand the significance of picking up a divisional win early.

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Matt LaFleur has been doing a nice job of adapting to less-than-ideal circumstances with Jordan Love missing time (just listen to Brian Flores speak about GB’s head coach). Can Wisconsin’s offensive mastermind push his team past Minnesota’s elite defense? Josh Jacobs will be tough to corral and the Packers have a talented defensive front.

Kickoff between the teams takes place at 12 p.m. CT. Consider what the depth chart is looking like for the Minnesota Vikings.

The Vikings’ Depth Chart: Week 4

Offense

NFL: Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings
Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) catches a pass from quarterback Sam Darnold (14) against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Quarterback

QB1: Sam Darnold
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Brett Rypien

Running Back

RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Ty Chandler
RB3: Myles Gaskin

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Brandon Powell
WR5: Trent Sherfield
WR6: Trishton Jackson

Tight End

TE1: Josh Oliver
TE2: Johnny Mundt
TE3: Robert Tonyan

Left Tackle

LT1: Christian Darrisaw
LT2: Walter Rouse

Left Guard

LG1: Blake Brandel
LG2: Michael Jurgens

Center

C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Dan Feeney

Right Guard

RG1: Ed Ingram

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: David Quessenberry

Defense

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Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) celebrates his sack against the Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Edge Rusher

OLB1: Jonathan Greenard
OLB2: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB3: Dallas Turner
OLB4: Jihad Ward
OLB5: Patrick Jones

Defensive Line

DT/DE1: Harrison Phillips
DT/DE2: Jonathan Bullard
DT/DE3: Jerry Tillery
DT/DE4: Taki Taimani
DT/DE5: Levi Drake Rodriguez
DT/DE6: Jalen Redmond

Inside Linebacker

LB1: Blake Cashman
LB2: Ivan Pace (OUT)
LB3: Kamu Grugier-Hill
LB4: Brian Asamoah

Cornerback

CB1: Byron Murphy Jr.
CB2: Stephon Gilmore
CB3: Shaq Griffin
CB4: Akayleb Evans
CB5: Dwight McGlothern
CB6: Fabian Moreau

Safety

S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Camryn Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Jay Ward

Special Teams

Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) celebrates his field goal against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Kicker

K1: Will Reichard

Punter

P1: Ryan Wright

Long Snapper

LS1: Andrew DePaola


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, as a co-host for Notes from the North, and as the proprietor at The Vikings Gazette, a humble Vikings Substack.