Vikings-Bucs Final Injury Report

Key Points:

• The Minnesota Vikings have two players, Brett Thorson and Nick Samac, designated as out for Sunday's game due to injuries, with Thorson likely to miss additional games; Johnny Hekker will be elevated to active roster for punting duties.
• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without edge rusher Rueban Bain Jr., who is out, and linebacker Josiah Trotter, listed as doubtful and unlikely to play, impacting their defensive lineup.
• Other key Vikings players, including Jordan Mason and Christian Darrisaw, remain on injured reserve or did not practice, while several Buccaneers starters like Baker Mayfield and Jalen McMillan fully participated in practice.
• Injury designations follow NFL definitions: probable (likely to play), questionable (uncertain), doubtful (unlikely), and out (will not play), guiding expectations for player availability on game day.
• The Vikings and Buccaneers injury reports highlight potential challenges on defense for Tampa Bay and special teams adjustments for Minnesota ahead of their Sunday matchup in Tampa.