EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Friday ruled defensive tackle Michael Pierce (illness) as doubtful for Sunday's season finale against the Bears.
Minnesota (7-9) also listed cornerbacks Mackensie Alexander (ankle) and Kris Boyd (ribs) as questionable, along with guard Wyatt Davis (illness).
None of the other players on this week's injury report — TE Luke Stocker (elbow), CB Cameron Dantzler (calf) and RB Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) — received a designation.
| VIKINGS | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Boyd | CB | Ribs | DNP | DNP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| Michael Pierce | DT | Illness | DNP | DNP | DNP | DOUBTFUL |
| Luke Stocker | TE | Elbow | DNP | LP | - | - |
| Wyatt Davis | G | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | QUESTIONABLE |
| Brian O’Neill | T | Not injury Related | LP | - | - | - |
| Cameron Dantzler | CB | Calf | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Nick Vigil | LB | Not injury Related | LP | - | - | - |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | Not injury Related | LP | - | - | - |
| Kene Nwangwu | RB | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | - |
| Mackensie Alexander | CB | Ankle | LP | LP | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
QB Kirk Cousins, T Brian O'Neill and LB Nick Vigil were initially on the report because they were listed as limited participants in their return from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. They were removed from the injury report Thursday.
Minnesota placed CB Harrison Hand on the Reserve/COVID-19 list before Thursday's practice.
Starting LB Eric Kendricks, LT Christian Darrisaw and LG Ezra Cleveland remained on the Reserve/COVID-19 list through Friday's practice.
View photos of Vikings players from practice on Jan. 5 at the TCO Performance Center.
Bears Friday injury report: Chicago (6-10) ruled out game-wrecking defensive tackle Akiem Hicks because of an ankle injury that kept him from practicing all week.
LB Robert Quinn (shoulder), NT Eddie Goldman (finger) and CB Duke Shelley (heel) were listed as questionable.
The Bears also will be without WR Jakeem Grant, Sr., who was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday because of an ankle injury.
Bears rookie QB Justin Fields, who was initially on the report with an ankle injury, was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday. Veteran Andy Dalton is expected to start at QB. Dalton (groin) fully participated Thursday and Friday despite joining the injury report.
| BEARS | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Graham | TE | Not Injury Related - Resting Vet | DNP | FP | FP | - |
| Jakeem Grant Sr. | WR | Ankle | DNP | IR | IR | - |
| Akiem Hicks | DT | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Robert Quinn | LB | Shoulder | DNP | FP | FP | QUESTIONABLE |
| Justin Fields | QB | Ankle | FP | Reserve/COVID-19 | Reserve/COVID-19 | - |
| Eddie Goldman | NT | Finger | FP | FP | FP | QUESTIONABLE |
| Duke Shelley | CB | Heel | FP | FP | FP | QUESTIONABLE |
| Andy Dalton | QB | Groin | - | FP | FP | - |
Practice Status
DNP - Did not participate in practice
LP - Limited participation in practice
FP - Full participation
(-) - Not listed
Game Status
Out - Player will not play
Doubtful - Player is unlikely to play
Questionable - Player is not certain to play
(-) - Not listed
