The Minnesota Vikings have a quick turnaround before Sunday’s trip to Lambeau Field for their second NFC North showdown against the Green Bay Packers of the season, this time following a 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.

The short week is proving to be somewhat of a problem on the injury front. Wednesday’s status report had six “DNP” designations and two more “Limited.” At the top of the list was linebacker Blake Cashman, who ended up in the concussion protocol after Monday’s loss.

Cashman has been Minnesota’s green dot linebacker since he signed as a free agent in 2024. The players on defense that wear green dots on their helmets can hear the play-caller (Brian Flores in the Vikings’ case) and relay plays to teammates in the huddle.

Green Dot LB Blake Cashman unlikely to suit up in Green Bay

But according to Darren Wolfson (KSTP) Thursday on Purple Daily, Cashman is unlikely to play Sunday in Green Bay, as he recovers from his concussion. The 30-year-old former Gopher is expected to be available to Minnesota Week 11, when they play in Mexico against the Niners.

“Yeah, it stinks. There is optimism that he can return for the Mexico City game against the Niners a week from Sunday. But yeah, I don’t anticipate, the way it’s trending, and just getting some information this morning, I am not anticipating [Blake Cashman] being on the field on Sunday against Green Bay… I feel good about the information I’ve received, that it’s unlikely, very unlikely, that Blake is playing on Sunday.”

Blake Cashman, who graduated from Eden Prairie High School, has started all eight games this season for his hometown Vikings, totalling 76 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 7 passes defensed. He had 12 combined tackles and 2 passes defensed against Buffalo on Monday, matching his 12-tackle game at Indianapolis.

Wolfson had raised the concern Wednesday night, posting on X that Cashman would “have to pass 5 steps, so will be tough.” He added that he became worried when he didn’t see Cashman in the locker room late Monday.

Who gets the green dot for the Vikings?

Wolfson called his green dot takes more speculation than reporting, but said he “would imagine” it’s Eric Wilson. He also projected that Ivan Pace sees his usage increase, to make up for Blake’s absence.

The Vikings’ official depth chart has Cashman and Wilson as the starting linebackers, with Ivan Pace Jr. behind Cashman and Jake Golday behind Wilson. Minnesota also signed linebacker Josh Ross to the practice squad on Wednesday. Ross has appeared only on special teams in 22 career games.

The Vikings beat the Packers 39-22 in Week 1, and the rematch kicks off at noon CT Sunday on FOX. After that, Minnesota faces the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City on Sunday, Nov. 22, the game Wolfson pointed to for Cashman’s possible return.