The Minnesota Vikings were on a bye during Week 6 but that didn't stop them from losing ground in the Week 7 power rankings.

The Minnesota Vikings were in a tough spot this offseason, and things have only gotten more challenging. Where do they go from here?

Every Wednesday before a game, the Vikings' starting quarterback talks to members of the media at TCO Performance Center. On this particular Wednesday, with the team's QB decision for Sunday's game still up in the air, two different players took questions from reporters in front of the designated camera backdrop by the indoor practice field.

The Minnesota Vikings have been without quarterback J.J. McCarthy since Week 2. Following a defensive beatdown from the Atlanta Falcons, the second-year passer suffered an ankle injury that has lingered for weeks. Now, he has offered an important injury update on himself.

EAGAN, Minn. — J.J. McCarthy hasn't fully healed from the high ankle sprain that has kept him out of the past three games, still navigating the final stage of stress-testing the injury and ramping back up to speed with the Minnesota Vikings and their offense.

In their first injury report of the week, following Wednesday's practice, five players were listed as limited participants and four players — including three who missed last week's game — were listed as full participants. Everyone on the active roster practiced in some fashion; there isn't a single DNP on the report.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke on Carson Wentz's recent injury as the team prepares for their Eagles matchup.

If past seasons are any indication, the Minnesota Vikings will be active at the trade deadline. Assuming they win at least one or two of their three games