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NFL·BREAKING·November 7, 2026 02:26 PM ET

O'Connell addresses practice injuries to Claiborne, Jennings

Both were held out Friday and are listed questionable.

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What happened: Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell addressed injuries sustained by running back Demond Claiborne and wide receiver Jauan Jennings during Thursday's practice. Claiborne did not participate in Friday's session due to a knee issue, while Jennings was sidelined by a calf injury. Both players are officially designated as questionable heading into the weekend.

Why it matters: Minnesota enters the matchup looking to rebound following a 15-19 road loss to the Detroit Lions on Nov. 1. The potential absences test Minnesota's offensive depth at both running back and wide receiver.

By the numbers: Claiborne has run 6 times for 13 yards in 2026 through 4 games. Jennings has caught 6 passes for 54 yards in 2026 through 6 games.

What to watch: The Vikings will evaluate both players before kickoff to determine their availability. Final active rosters will confirm their status 90 minutes prior to game time.

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