Injury bug hits Vikings in big way and it could be a determining factor in Week 2 vs. Falcons

We knew that Cashman had a chance to miss some time when he came up lame against the Bears in the second half. He was set to have an MRI on the hamstring upon returning to Minnesota. If the Vikings believe he can return before the bye week, he won’t go on injured reserve. Otherwise, he would have 6 weeks to heal up before the Vikings play the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7.

Okudah got injured on the final play of the game when the Bears tried a hook-and-ladder play. He was unfortunately the recipient of friendly fire and was helped off the field. Van Ginkel is a new addition to the list, as is Chandler.

Not having Van Ginkel is going to be a tough one for the Vikings, but Dallas Turner played very well on Monday night and can step up. Chandler is a different story. He is a very important part of the special teams units and could be replaced by Scott. However, that would require him to be healthy.

We are still a few days away from the final decision needing to be made, but it's not a great start for the Vikings.

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