Rudolph, Reiff doubtful for Vikings with ankle injuries

Dec 15, 2017 - 7:32 PM EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings likely will be missing a pair of important offensive players on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Left tackle Riley Reiff (ankle) and tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle) were listed as doubtful on the official injury report Friday. Rudolph missed all three of the team's practices this week, while Reiff was a limited participant in Friday's practice after missing Wednesday and Thursday. Reiff and Rudolph were both injured last Sunday in the 31-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers. If Reiff can't start, Rashod Hill will take his place at left tackle, making his sixth start of the year. The Vikings tight end situation is more complicated, since backup Blake Bell (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Friday. Kyle Carter was called up from the practice squad to fill Bell's roster spot and will be the second tight end behind David Morgan, who will likely start. Right tackle Mike Remmers (lower back) is poised to return for his first start since Week 8, and rookie center Pat Elflein (shoulder) is expected to play after missing the first game of his career last Sunday. Cornerback Mackensie Alexander (ribs) was ruled out of Sunday's game.