M Vikings Week 3 injury report vs Cincinnati shows J.J. McCarthy ruled out with an ankle ailment, Ryan Kelly out (concussion) and Justin Skule out (concussion). Christian Darrisaw is listed as questionable with a knee issue, while Andrew Van Ginkel, Austin Keys and Harrison Smith sit as questionable (illness or injury). Jonathan Greenard, Donovan Jackson, Theo Jackson, Jeff Okudah and Josh Oliver have been removed from the injury report, signaling they’re likely to play. This mix of absences and returns could shift offensive and defensive balance in a pivotal Week 3 matchup.

Fantasy managers should watch late-week updates closely as depth pieces fill in, with potential implications for protection, run efficiency, and secondary coverage. The Bengals game could expose interior line and boundary depth if key Vikings players are limited, making late-week decisions and potential streaming choices more critical than usual.