Head coach Mike Zimmer expects Kendricks (ribs) to play Sunday at Oakland, Matt Vensel of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks has yet to practice this week due to a rib injury that forced him from the Vikings' Week 9 win against the Rams. With one session to go Friday, he could clear up his imminent availability with an appearance in some capacity. If he fails to make the requisite progress, though, he could be replaced by Chad Greenway or newcomer Jason Trusnik.

Kendricks (ribs) did not participate in practice on Wednesday, 1500ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks missed Sunday's win over the Rams last Sunday, after starting the three games before that at middle linebacker. He did workout on the sidelines with athletic trainers on Wednesday. If he is not able to play on Sunday, expect Audie Cole to start in his place.

Kendricks (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against St. Louis, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Kendricks out, Audie Cole is expected to start at middle linebacker.

Kendricks (ribs) missed a second consecutive practice Thursday, but did some light position drills, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks has started the past three games at middle linebacker and put up 23 tackles with three sacks over that span. His return to practice Friday will likely be key if he's going to play Sunday against St. Louis.

Kendricks (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks has started the past three games at middle linebacker, showing his worth with 23 tackles (21 solo) and three sacks during that span. If he's able to play through his rib injury Sunday against the Rams, he may find difficulty reaching the quarterback, as Nick Foles has been sacked just 11 times in seven outings this season, good for fifth fewest in the NFL.

Kendricks had six total tackles, two sacks, three tackles for a loss and three quarterback hits in Sunday's win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks has 16 tackles and three sacks in two games since taking over the starting middle linebacker role. It looks like he'll rush the passer in blitz packages and could be a strong IDP option as a result.

Kendricks had ten total tackles, a sack, defended a pass and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's win over Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks played 61 of 62 snaps on defense in his first career start at middle linebacker. It looks like Kendricks could be a strong source of tackles as the starter after the trade of Gerald Hodges.

Kendricks worked with the first-team defense as the starting middle linebacker in Monday's practice, ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks looks set to take over as the starting middle linebacker after the trade of Gerald Hodges and will likely stay on the field in nickel packages (where he had already been getting playing time). His tackle totals should increase which may make him a sneaky pickup in deeper IDP leagues.

After trading Gerald Hodges to the 49ers, Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said the team feels good about Kendricks, Andrew Krammer of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hodges had been getting most of the snaps in Minnesota's base defense, with Kendricks replacing him in nickel and dime formations. The rookie may now get a shot at an every-down role, though the Vikings haven't said anything to that effect. If he does take on Hodges' snaps, Kendricks would immediately be a viable IDP in most leagues.

Kendricks had five total tackles and a quarterback hit in Sunday's win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Eric Hodges started at middle linebacker but Kendricks got more playing time (65 snaps) as Minnesota used more nickel formations than week one. Kendricks will mostly be on the field in nickel and passing situations, but he could overtake Hodges for the starting role as well later in the season.