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Vikings receive clean bill of health vs. Bears in Week 6

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Bryce Lazenby | Last updated 10/13/23

The Minnesota Vikings have a big game this weekend. Sitting at 1-4, the team will play a 1-4 Bears team.

Whoever loses this game can likely kiss any slim postseason hopes goodbye. Luckily for the Vikings, the team will be relatively healthy. Of course, Justin Jefferson is on IR, but the rest of the roster looks healthy.

#MINvsCHI injury report

QUESTIONABLE: Kene Nwangwu*

*Designated to Return from Injured Reserve - Currently within 21-day practice window pic.twitter.com/YQShHRCuKy
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 13, 2023

Kene Nwangwu is the only player listed as questionable for the Week 6 contest. Nwangwu began the season on the IR with a back injury. Now that the running back has been designated to return, the Vikings have a 21-day window with Nwangwu before either returning him to IR or keeping him active.

It's a great sign to see that Jordan Addison and Akayleb Evans are good to go. Both were limited participants at practice this week and were previously listed as questionable.

Addison is desperately needed now that Jefferson is on IR. The Vikings have Addison, KJ Osborn, Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, and N'Keal Harry on the active roster at the receiver position.

If Nwangwu is able to play, that would be a big boost for the Vikings. Nwangwu has been one of the best returners over the last several season, with three touchdowns in his career.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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