Vikings Status

Minnesota inactives include:

• FB Tony Richardson (forearm)
• RB Artose Pinner (coaches' decision)

Starters include:

• RB Chester Taylor (calf)
• MLB Napoleon Harris (wrist)
• CB Fred Smoot (Groin)
• DT Pat Williams (foot)
• C Matt Birk (neck)
• G Artis Hicks (hip)
• WLB E.J. Henderson (hamstring)
• G Steve Hutchinson (knee)

Also, WR Marcus Robinson (back) is active and available as needed.