The Minnesota Vikings (8-2) on Thursday announced the following players will be inactive against the New England Patriots (6-4) in Week 12:
Cornerback Akayleb Evans
Cornerback Andrew Booth, Jr.
Outside linebacker Luiji Vilain
Tackle Vederian Lowe
Tackle Christian Darrisaw
Defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo
Defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson
Evans (concussion), Booth (knee) and Darrisaw (concussion) were ruled out Wednesday.
Look back on images from past games between the Vikings and the Patriots.
Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) gets in on a play during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) runs into the end zone on a 25-yard pass past New England Patriots strong safety Devin McCourty (32) for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, left, wide receiver Greg Jennings, center and running back Matt Asiata, right, celebrate Asiata's touchdown on a 25-yard pass during the fist quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Minneapolis Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) celebrates in front of the fans after running a 25-yard pass into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Minneapolis Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Julian Edelman, de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra, se escapa del free safety de los Vikings de Minnesota, Harrison Smith, luego de atrapar un pase en el encuentro del domingo 14 de septiembre de 2014 (AP Foto/Ann Heisenfelt)
New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) carries the ball as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jasper Brinkley and linebacker Chad Greenway (52) defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel, right, scrambles for a 13-yard gain as New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
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Evans suffered a concussion in Week 10 at Buffalo and was replaced by Booth, who made his first start last week against Dallas.
That leaves Minnesota with Patrick Peterson, Chandon Sullivan, Duke Shelley and Kris Boyd on the 53-man roster. Peterson will be at one starting outside corner spot. Sullivan has played as the nickel corner. Shelley came up with an important pass breakup in limited action at Buffalo. Boyd has been a force on special teams but has only played two defensive snaps this season.
Minnesota also announced Thursday it had elevated cornerback Tay Gowan and linebacker William Kwenkeu from its practice squad.
Tomlinson was ruled out again Friday because of a calf injury he suffered in Week 8 against Arizona. It is just the fifth game he's ever missed during his six seasons.
Darrisaw suffered his second concussion in as many weeks last Sunday. He was replaced in each game by Blake Brandel.
Vilain is inactive for the fifth game in a row after making his NFL debut in Miami in Week 6.
Lowe and Otomewo are inactive for a 11th consecutive game.
Guard/center Chris Reed is active for the first time since joining Minnesota this offseason.
Patriots Inactives
New England announced the following players will be inactive:
Center David Andrews
Right tackle Isaiah Wynn
Running back Kevin Harris
Defensive lineman Sam Roberts
Safety Joshuah Bledsoe
Cornerback Shaun Wade
