The Vikings will be without their No. 1 quarterback, top receiver and starting left guard Sunday against the high-scoring Packers.
Quarterback Sam Bradford (knee), receiver Stefon Diggs (groin) and left guard Nick Easton (calf) have been ruled out for Sunday, according to coach Mike Zimmer. Case Keenum will get his fourth start after going 1-2 in Bradford's absence, including leading two touchdown drives in relief during the 20-17 win in Chicago on Monday night.
Keenum has played better than his career numbers would project, completing a career-high 64.5 percent of his passes in four games for 895 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.
"[Keenum] brings a lot of energy," said guard Jeremiah Sirles, who is expected to start for Easton, out because of a calf injury suffered against the Bears. "I think that was apparent last week when he came in. Guys really rallied behind him, because he has a smile on his face and he literally looks like he's just having fun all the time."
He'll have to do without the Vikings' top receiver, Diggs, who will sit out a third time in the past 12 games because of injury. Diggs is dealing with a groin injury suffered in Chicago. He said the injury isn't as bad as the one that limited him for a few games last season, but he was unable to practice all week.
The Vikings will have to adjust without Diggs, who is sixth in the NFL with 395 receiving yards.
"Obviously it's going to change a little bit," Zimmer said. "Because he's a good player."
Receivers Michael Floyd and Laquon Treadwell were mentioned by Zimmer when asked how the Vikings will make up for Diggs' absence against the Packers.