Wednesday's Vikings-Saints Injury Report

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The Vikings have released the initial injury report heading into Sunday's playoff matchup with the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.


Vikings running backs Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) were full participants in practice on Wednesday. Cook said in the locker room before practice that he is going to be "at full strength" for the game.


Linebacker Eric Kendricks (quadriceps) did not participate in practice on Wednesday.


Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer was asked at his weekly Wednesday press conference how he feels about Kendricks’ chances of being ready to play.


“I think so,” Zimmer said.


Defensive end Stephen Weatherly (illness), cornerback Mackensie Alexander (knee) and safety Andrew Sendejo (illness) also did not participate on Wednesday.


Defenisive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday.


Cornerback Mike Hughes (neck), safety Jayron Kearse (foot), cornerback Xavier Rhodes (ankle) and defensive tackle Shamar Stephen (knee) were all full participants in practice Wednesday.


For the Saints, CB Eli Apple (ankle) and fullback Zach Line (knee) did not participate in practice on Wednesday.


Safety Vonn Bell (knee), cornerback Marcus Williams (groin), wide receiver Michael Thomas (hand), running back Dwayne Washington (knee) were all limited participants in practice on Wednesday.