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Vikings' plan for better QB depth and stronger running game comes in handy in season-opening win

The inconsistency, inexperience and injuries the Minnesota Vikings endured with their quarterbacks last season dragged down the entire operation

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Looks good to go Sunday Thomas (ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Packers, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Thomas was limited at practice by an ankle injury Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full participant Friday and will be available in Week 1. It's hard to imagine the rookie seeing very many defensive snaps Sunday, if any.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Smith rejoins the Vikings like he never left, listed as a starting safety for the opener

The Minnesota Vikings have listed six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith as a starter on the depth chart they released for their season opener against the rival Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Early Vikings Week 1 Injury Report (Updates on J.J. McCarthy, Jacob Thomas & More) Analyzing the latest injury update surrounding the Vikings' banged-up players, including QB J.J. McCarthy and rookie Jacob Thomas.

SEPTEMBER 7 • SI.COM

Vikings just sent a very different message with Harrison Smith return Harrison Smith gives the Minnesota Vikings proven versatility, but his contract raises questions about their confidence in Jakobe Thomas and...

SEPTEMBER 7 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Suffers ankle sprain Thomas suffered an ankle sprain during Friday night's preseason finale against the Broncos, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thomas made five tackles (three solo) in Friday's game before sustaining the injury. The undrafted free agent out of James Madison had been taking a significant amount of first-team reps in camp and appears to be set for a significant role throughout the 2026 campaign, potentially as the middle safety in select packages. Thomas is set to have an MRI to investigate the extent of the injury. It remains to be seen how much time the safety will miss.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings may have found a Harrison Smith solution hiding in plain sight The emergence of rookie Jacob Thomas gives the Minnesota Vikings a lot to think about if veteran safety Harrison Smith decides to return in...

AUGUST 25 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Jacob Thomas's Outlook Is Skyrocketing as Vikings Prepare for Preseason Finale Jacob Thomas is standing out during the Vikings' preseason, and his latest effort over the weekend may have done a lot ot secure a 53-man ro...

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Vikings Debuts Include Max Bredeson Start, Jacob Thomas' 'Best Feeling in the World' Moment Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 15 • VIKINGS.COM

Jacob Thomas Intercepts Giants QB Brandon Allen Vikings safety Jacob Thomas intercepts Giants quarterback Brandon Allen during second half.

AUGUST 15 • VIKINGS.COM

Jacob Thomas Gets The Interception 👏 | 📺: FOX9

Jacob Thomas Gets The Interception 👏 | 📺: FOX9

AUGUST 15 • YOUTUBE