E.J. Henderson Likely to Miss Vikings/Saints Game

by Christopher Gates on Oct 2, 2008 5:16 PM CDT in Minnesota Vikings

The outstanding news just keeps rolling in for the Beloved Purple, as Access Vikings is reporting that standout MLB E.J. Henderson is likely going to miss this Monday's tilt with the New Orleans Saints.

Henderson has dislocated two toes on his left foot, and there's still a significant amount of swelling taking place. And pardon me for saying so, but dislocated toes sound like something that would hurt like hell. The fact that Henderson was out there for about 30 snaps in the Tennessee game with said injury says something about his toughness.

Through the first quarter of the season, Henderson has arguably been Minnesota's best defensive player, and is quickly becoming one of the best at his position in the entire league. If he's out for any significant period of time, the defense is going to suffer. He will likely be replaced in the lineup by David Herron, who started the game against the Titans. It's not known if Henderson's injury is the reason why Herron started against Tennesee or if there's other factors involved.

I was hoping to not see something like this. Henderson has been great to this point. If this season has any chance of getting turned around, it's definitely going to be harder to do without a healthy #56 roaming the middle of the defense.

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dag

The hits just keep coming. Maybe that kick ass offense will pick up the slack this week(tongue planted firmly in check).

It's never just a game when you're winning. - George Carlin

by DennardC on Oct 2, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions

actually, Herron started the game because Henderson was late to a team meeting or something like that.

by skiumah06 on Oct 3, 2008 1:32 AM CDT reply actions

that's crazy

EJ Henderson is obviously above team policy.. usually i’d be kidding but this is EJ Henderson. My Monday is ruined now.

What up?

by snakethejake on Oct 3, 2008 5:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Interesting Sats

Vikings 5 sacks in their one win and 2 in their 3 looses. Also more points allowed in the 2d half then the 1st and of those more in the 4th than the third – fatigue makes cowards of us all. Mankato was a walk in the park this year now we see the results.
Brad is Bad = 5 & 11 for us then a new coach and the proverbial rebuilding year(s). Oh well we Viking fans love the punishment. It was more fun though when we could beat the Packers.

The Eye

by Village Viking on Oct 3, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions