Harrison Smith (hamstring) was labeled limited in practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Vikings didn't practice Thursday, so Smith's designation is merely an estimation. Since Minnesota plays Monday night in Week 13, Smith has an extra day to ramp up his practice activities. Reports over the weekend will bear monitoring.

Smith was forced out of Sunday's game against the Broncos with a hamstring injury.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's not expected to return to this contest, and Jayron Kearse will likely fill in next to Andrew Sendejo. He's fortunate to have an upcoming bye week, and Smith will look to get healthy for a matchup against the Seahawks on Dec. 2.

Smith tallied eight tackles (six solo), a sack, a pass breakup and a forced fumble in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran safety sacked Matt Moore and caused a fumble, but Moore recovered before a Viking could jump on it. Smith led the Vikings in stops during this contest, and he's second on the team only to Eric Kendricks (73) in the category with 53. His average of 5.9 tackles per game is respectable for IDP purposes.

Smith recorded four tackles (three solo) and an interception across 51 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Smith logged his first interception of the year which he returned 13 yards and ultimately led to a Vikings touchdown drive. The veteran continues to play the vast majority of defensive snaps every contest -- a trend that will likely continue Sunday in Chicago against the Bears.

Smith made nine tackles (eight solo) and two pass breakups in Sunday's 28-12 win over the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is accustomed to being a strong tackler, but he only had six pass breakups in 2018 -- down from 12 in 2017. He appears back on pace to match 2017, and he'll look to carry this performance into a Week 2 matchup versus the Packers.

Smith (laceration) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Held out of preseason Week 3 due to an infected laceration, Smith displayed his health by practicing in full capacity in the first practice in advance of the season opener. Over the course of his career, he's showed his worth as an IDP with 91.5 tackles, 3.2 interceptions and 1.9 sacks per 16 games played.

Smith did not play in Saturday's 20-9 preseason win over the Cardinals due to an infected laceration, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer explained that Smith had been dealing with an infected cut, but the decision to keep him sidelined Saturday was simply precautionary as the starting safety would have played if more were on the line. There's no reason for Minnesota to risk Smith's health in the preseason, so we may not see him in game action again until Week 1 against the Falcons on Sep. 8.

Smith ended the 2018 season with 84 tackles (67 solo), three sacks, three interceptions and a forced fumble in 16 games.

EDGE Analysis

The numbers are fairly consistent to Smith's output over the last couple years as he earned All-Pro honors for the second straight season, this time as a second-team selection.The 29-year-old is signed with the Vikings through 2021 and should remain one of the top safeties in the league next season.

Smith recorded three tackles (three solo), one pass defended and one interception during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Smith posted his third interception of the season. The Vikings' defense is has improved in recent weeks, but Smith has yet to put up strong numbers during the 2018 season. He'll face off against the Matthew Stafford-led Lion's air attack in Week 8.

Smith recorded four tackles (three solo) and two passes defensed, including an interception, in Sunday's 37-17 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Smith's interception gives him two on the season. He's one of the better safeties in the NFL but he hasn't put up prolific numbers so far in 2018. He'll aim to maintain his momentum and slow down the Drew Brees-led Saints' offense in Week 8.