01 / REPORTED NEWS
Darrisaw and Hockenson practice fully; Jefferson and O’Neill limited
Minnesota’s October 21 report lists Christian Darrisaw and T.J. Hockenson as full participants while completing concussion-protocol steps. Jordan Addison and Chuck Demmings also practiced fully. Justin Jefferson (ankle), Brian O’Neill (knee) and James Pierre (foot) were limited. The team says Darrisaw and Hockenson must be evaluated after the session as part of clearance; Wednesday participation does not settle Sunday availability. Game-status designations are due Friday.
02 / REPORTED NEWS
Mason’s return advances to full participation, with activation still pending
Jordan Mason was a full participant Wednesday with the thumb injury, a meaningful update beyond Monday’s opening of his practice window. The official report still lists him on injured reserve/designated for return. Daily Norseman expects him to be activated and play against Indianapolis, but that is the outlet’s expectation, not a completed roster move. His activation remains the confirmation to watch before treating him as available Sunday.
03 / REPORTED NEWS
Gardner and Sanchez miss Colts practice; Morstead provides punting cover
Colts.com reports that Sauce Gardner did not practice Wednesday because of his calf injury, although Gardner described it as less serious than last season’s problem. Punter Rigoberto Sanchez also sat out with a foot injury. Indianapolis signed Thomas Morstead to its practice squad Tuesday as backup protection, according to special teams coordinator Brian Mason. Tyler Warren, Justin Walley and Matt Goncalves were among the other injury-related absences. These are practice updates, not final game-status rulings.
04 / REPORTED NEWS
Sunday’s kickoff is noon Central, with CBS carrying the matchup
The Vikings’ October 21 viewing guide confirms a noon Central kickoff on Sunday, October 25, at U.S. Bank Stadium. CBS carries the game, with WCCO serving the Twin Cities market. Ian Eagle, Ross Tucker and Evan Washburn form the broadcast team. Minnesota enters 5–0 and Indianapolis 2–4; viewers outside the local market should check the linked coverage map because CBS distribution varies by region.