The Vikings’ Depth Chart as They Pursue an 8-2 Record in Week 11

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell reacts against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Vikings’ depth chart is more impressive than the Titans’ depth chart. No ifs, ands, or buts. Put simply, Minnesota has no business losing in Week 11.

Nevertheless, the Tennessee Titans demand respect. After all, we’re talking about the team that is boasting the best pass defense in the NFL, allowing an average of just 157 passing yards against per game. Sam Darnold is thus going to need to be sharp as he looks to bounce back from a brutal effort in Week 10.

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The Vikings’ defense appears to be getting back on track. Having Blake Cashman back into the mix makes a difference. He is a capable pass rusher and is strong in pass coverage. Plus, the man wears the green dot, so he gets tasked with communicating the play calls to the defense. Alongside Ivan Pace Jr., Cashman is a menace at off-ball linebacker.

Consider the rest of the roster as the game arrives in mere hours. A win would push the Vikings up to an 8-2 record.

The Vikings’ Depth Chart: Week 11

Offense

Nov 3, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Quarterback

QB1: Sam Darnold
QB2: Nick Mullens
QB3: Brett Rypien

Running Back

RB1: Aaron Jones
RB2: Cam Akers
RB3: Ty Chandler

Fullback

FB1: C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver

WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Jalen Nailor
WR4: Brandon Powell
WR5: Trent Sherfield

Tight End

TE1: T.J. Hockenson
TE2: Josh Oliver
TE3: Johnny Mundt

Left Tackle

LT1: Cam Robinson
LT2: Walter Rouse

Left Guard

LG1: Blake Brandel
LG2: Michael Jurgens

Center

C1: Garrett Bradbury
C2: Dan Feeney

Right Guard

RG1: Ed Ingram
RG2: Dalton Risner

Right Tackle

RT1: Brian O’Neill
RT2: David Quessenberry

Defense

Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51), linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0), cornerback Byron Murphy (7), and offensive linebacker Dallas Tucker (15) celebrates a fumble return that is later called dead against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Edge Rusher

OLB1: Jonathan Greenard
OLB2: Andrew Van Ginkel
OLB3: Dallas Turner
OLB4: Jihad Ward
OLB5: Patrick Jones

Defensive Line

DT/DE1: Harrison Phillips
DT/DE2: Jonathan Bullard
DT/DE3: Jerry Tillery
DT/DE4: Jalen Redmond
DT/DE5: Levi Drake Rodriguez

Inside Linebacker

LB1: Blake Cashman
LB2: Ivan Pace
LB3: Kamu Grugier-Hill
LB4: Brian Asamoah

Cornerback

CB1: Stephon Gilmore
CB2: Byron Murphy Jr.
CB3: Shaq Griffin
CB4: Akayleb Evans
CB5: Fabian Moreau
CB6: Dwight McGlothern

Safety

S1: Harrison Smith
S2: Camryn Bynum
S3: Josh Metellus
S4: Theo Jackson
S5: Jay Ward

Special Teams

Kicker

K1: John Parker Romo

Punter

P1: Ryan Wright

Long Snapper

LS1: Jake McQuaide

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K. Joudry is the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory and PurplePTSD. He has been covering the Vikings full time since the summer of 2021. He can be found on Twitter, as a co-host for Notes from the North, and as the proprietor at The Vikings Gazette, a humble Vikings Substack.

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