Injury Updates: Vikings and Rams Gear Up for Playoff Battle

With the Monday night wildcard playoff game just around the corner, the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams have released their second injury reports. For the Vikings, running back Ty Chandler has been newly added to the list due to an illness and missed practices (DNP). Other than that, their injury report remains the same as the previous day. Irv Smith Jr. , who is dealing with a quad contusion, is unlikely to take the field on Monday. However, the team is being cautious with his recovery to ensure he can play in upcoming games. Tackle Taki Taimani is also a possibility if the Vikings decide to activate him.On the Rams' side, tight end Hunter Long and right tackle Rob Havenstein are listed with quad and shoulder injuries, respectively. Both players are expected to suit up on Monday night. Interestingly, the Rams' injury report hasn't changed from yesterday. These injury updates can significantly impact the game strategies for both teams. Player health is crucial, especially in high-stakes playoff games.