Christian Darrisaw’s Sunday Return Could Change Vikings’ Season—Here’s What You Need to Know

When Sunday rolls around, it’s do or die for the Vikings and Commanders—one more loss, and the playoffs will be just a fading mirage. Now, here’s a twist that’s got me buzzing: Christian Darrisaw, nursing that nagging knee injury and tagged as questionable, is apparently gearing up to be on the field come kickoff. Sure, he skipped Thursday’s practice — but he bounced back with full throttle on Wednesday and Friday. That’s the kind of resilience this offense needs, especially with J.J. McCarthy making his anticipated return after sitting out last week due to a concussion. And just when you think the plot’s settled, rookie Donovan Jackson’s status hangs in the balance, questionable with an ankle issue. It’s shaping up to be one heck of a showdown, with every piece crucial and every minute on the clock counting double. LEARN MORE

The loser of Sunday’s Vikings-Commanders game will be eliminated from playoff contention and the Vikings are set to have their left tackle in the lineup.

Christian Darrisaw was listed as questionable to play with a knee injury, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that he is expected to be active on Sunday. Darrisaw missed practice on Thursday, but was a full participant on Wednesday and Friday.

Darrisaw’s presence will be a plus for an offense that’s hoping to get a strong performance from quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy missed last week with a concussion, but has been cleared to start against Washington.

Rookie left guard Donovan Jackson (ankle) is also listed as questionable for the Vikings.