Vikings vs. Rams: NFL Inactives and Injury Updates for TNF Include Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones, Jordan Whittington

Week 8 of the NFL season kicks off with an exciting Thursday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings. One star is back in the lineup after a lengthy absence, while two others could also return for this important NFC showdown. Additionally, Sean McVay will face his former offensive coordinator, Kevin O'Connell. While many TNF matchups leave a lot to be desired, this should be a good one!

In this article below, you'll see the latest NFL inactives and fantasy football injury updates tonight for the Vikings vs. Rams Thursday Night Football matchup in Week 8. Which injured NFL players are starting and sitting for tonight's TNF game?

Let's dive into the latest updates on Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones, Jordan Whittington, and more.

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Vikings Injury Report and Inactives Tonight

The Vikings' first injury report of the week came out on Monday and featured offensive weapons Aaron Jones (hamstring), T.J. Hockenson (knee), and Josh Oliver (Wrist). Jones and Oliver have been removed from the injury report and are good to go. However, Hockenson, coming off an ACL tear, is officially questionable to make his season debut against the Los Angeles Rams. There is optimism that he will play.

Guard Dalton Risner (back) and cornerback Akayleb Evans (hip) are also questionable to play, while linebacker Blake Cashman (toe) has been ruled out. The Vikings are required to release their inactives list 90 minutes before kickoff, so fantasy managers waiting on Hockenson news should stay tuned.

Final #MINvsLAR injury report

OUT: Blake Cashman

QUESTIONABLE: Akayleb Evans, T.J. Hockenson* and Dalton Risner*

*Returned to Practice - Currently within 21-day practice window pic.twitter.com/j9hOyq05Nj

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 23, 2024

UPDATE: Hockenson will not play on Thursday Night

Rams Injury Report and Inactives Tonight

Los Angeles' initial injury report included a trio of wide receivers. Cooper Kupp (ankle) is off the report and will play for the first time since Week 2. Jordan Whittington (shoulder) is officially out, while Puka Nacua (knee) is questionable to play for the first time since Week 1. Like Hockenson, there is optimism that he will suit up.

Those are the most notable injuries to follow, but it's worth noting rookie defensive linemen Braden Fiske (back) and Neville Gallimore (shoulder) are questionable to play, and offensive lineman Joe Noteboom has been ruled out.

Cooper Kupp is good to go vs. Vikings.

Full Week 8 Injury Report. ⤵️

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) October 23, 2024

UPDATE: Nacua has been activated from Injured Reserve and will play on Thursday Night.

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