Minnesota rules out running back Mattison, right tackle O’Neill

The Minnesota Vikings must play without 2 key offensive starters in their upcoming match vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.

RB Alexander Mattison and RT Brian O’Neill were both ruled out today because of ankle problems they sustained a week ago in Minnesota’s 3-0 triumph against the Las Vegas Raiders. Neither trained in the past few days.

#MINvsCIN final injury report

OUT: Alexander Mattison, Jalen Nailor and Brian O’Neill

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Mattison has started all 13 of the organization’s matches this campaign and leads the franchise with 660 rushing yards. Manager Kevin O’Connell admitted that 2^nd year, RB Ty Chandler will take over the organization’s lead back role, with kick returner Kene Nwangwu and fullback C.J. Ham also helping with carries.

O’Neill also did not miss a match this campaign after recovering from the offseason Achilles procedure. His role on the field will take veteran David Quessenberry.

QB Nick Mullens will be the 4^th different starter in a 7-match stretch.