The Minnesota Vikings entered Sunday’s NFC North matchup at Lambeau Field with a shortened roster after the team announced that linebacker Blake Cashman, tight end TJ Hockenson and wide receiver Jauan Jennings are out. The injuries add to a growing list of absences for both Minnesota and Green Bay as the two division rivals vie for a crucial win.

Injury updates for Minnesota

According to the latest team report released Friday afternoon, the Vikings have ruled out three key players:

• LB Blake Cashman – sidelined with an undisclosed injury.
• TE TJ Hockenson – out due to a lingering issue that has kept him from practice.
• WR Jauan Jennings – ruled out after sustaining a lower‑body injury.

Two additional Vikings remain questionable:

• WR Jordan Addison – listed as doubtful after a recent ankle sprain.
• OLB Kyle Van Noy – dealing with a minor hamstring strain.
• S Josh Metellus – listed as a game‑time decision.

Green Bay’s injury list

The Packers are not without their own setbacks. Green Bay announced four players who will miss the game and several more who are listed as questionable:

• Out: C Sean Rhyan and RB Josh Jacobs.
• Questionable: S Javon Bullard, S Xavier McKinney, EDGE Lukas Van Ness and G Kevin Zeitler.

Both clubs have been forced to adjust their lineups in recent weeks, with the Vikings coming off a 23‑6 loss to the Buffalo Bills and the Packers riding a two‑game winning streak.

What the matchup means for the division

The NFC North is widely regarded as the league’s strongest division this season, and each game carries significant weight in the race for the playoff spots. Minnesota sits at a .500 record after a disappointing home loss, while Green Bay has won five of its last six contests.

With the Vikings missing a key pass‑catching tight end and a versatile linebacker, the Packers will look to exploit mismatches on both sides of the ball. Conversely, Minnesota’s depth at receiver and defensive line will be tested as they try to keep the game competitive despite the absences.

Game details

Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Central Time at Lambeau Field. The game will be televised nationally on FOX and broadcast locally on ESPN 102.3 AM and 1000 KSOO.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to soak in the classic Green Bay atmosphere and support their home team. As the division race tightens, both squads will be eager to secure a win that could prove pivotal in the final weeks of the regular season.

Original reporting: News Talk 1340 KROC-AM – News and Talk – Rochester News Radio — read the source article.