Eleven players are on the Vikings' first injury report of the week. The biggest surprise was running back Matt Asiata, who didn't participate in practice because of a concussion. He would have to pass the league concussion protocol in order to return. If he doesn't, the Vikings would lean even more on Ben Tate, the former Browns and Texans running back who was claimed off waivers and awarded to the Vikings today.
Tate might even garner a prominent role on Sunday because running back Jerick McKinnon also didn't practice because of a lower back issue that has bothered him since last week.
Also missing practice entirely were: WR Jarius Wright (hamstring), WR Greg Jennings (rib) and OT Mike Harris (ankle).
Limited in practice were LB Anthony Barr (knee), DT Sharrif Floyd (knee), CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) and DE Everson Griffen (neck).
On the injury report with full practice participation were TE Kyle Rudolph, who is heading into his second game back after hernia surgery, and DE Scott Crichton (hip).
