Vikings Edge Andrew Van Ginkel (concussion) and S Harrison Smith (illness) are active for today's game against the Bengals. Van Ginkel should return to normal IDP usage after missing just one game. Smith's likely to get eased back in after an extended recovery from an unspecified summer illness. He shouldn't be in your Week 3 lineups.

Vikings Edge Andrew Van Ginkel and S Harrison Smith are questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Van Ginkel got back to full practice participation Friday after missing last week with his concussion. That makes him seem likely to return for this game. Smith remained limited all week coming off his summer illness. We'll see about his status Sunday, but the safety won't be a good bet for IDP lineups when he takes the field for the first time.

The Vikings have ruled Edge Andrew Van Ginkel out for Sunday's game against the Falcons. He's in the concussion protocol off the Monday night win over the Bears. S Harrison Smith is questionable for the game after putting in limited practices all week. Listed with an illness, he said this week he's been dealing with a "physical thing" and trying to get back into game shape. Smith returned to practice ahead of Week 1 after being out since Aug. 11 but missed the Chicago game.

Vikings S Harrison Smith is inactive for today's game against the Seahawks with a foot injury. Theo Jackson looks like the next man up among safeties, but he's not a strong bet for full playing time.

Vikings S Harrison Smith (knee) is active for today's game against the Giants. CB Cameron Dantzler (ankle, personal matter) is out. Both entered the day questionable.

Vikings S Harrison Smith (neck) is inactive for today's game against the Lions.

Vikings S Harrison Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions. He missed Wednesday's practice with an illness but is now listed with a neck issue instead. Smith put in limited practices Thursday and Friday. We'll check his status when inactives come out at about 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday.

The Vikings have ruled S Harrison Smith (concussion) out for Sunday's game against the Lions. LB Eric Kendricks (toe) is questionable. Kendricks didn't appear on the injury report until Friday, when the issue limited his participation. That's worrisome timing for his Week 3 status. We'll keep an eye on him through Sunday morning.

Vikings S Harrison Smith is in the concussion protocol, HC Kevin O'Connell confirmed Wednesday. We'll see whether he can make it back in time. Josh Metellus and rookie Lewis Cine would be the candidates for the spot should Smith miss further time. Metellus stepped in when Smith left Monday night's loss to the Eagles.

The Vikings placed S Harrison Smith on the COVID list this morning, meaning he'll miss the game against the Ravens. We'll see about Smith's status for Week 10.