Ward had three total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Ward played on 25 of the defense's 67 snaps as got more playing time with Harrison Smith out with an illness. Ward will have a reserve safety role and is a key player on special teams.

Ward (elbow) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year pro from LSU missed the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Cardinals after sustaining an elbow injury the game prior. However, he practiced in a full capacity Friday and will return for Week 14. Expect Ward to play as one of Minnesota's top special-teamers in Sunday's contest.

Ward (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Ward suffered an elbow injury during the Vikings' Week 12 overtime win over the Bears. The injury was severe enough for him to be held out of practice all week, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against the Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 8. Ward has played exclusively on special teams in the Vikings' six regular-season games since the Week 6 bye, and he has logged one solo tackle over that span.

Ward (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jay Ward has played exclusively on special teams since the Minnesota's Week 6 bye. The Vikings will need to find someone to replace the second-year safety if he's unable to return Sunday.

Ward had one total tackle and a QB hit in Sunday's win over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Ward played on just nine of the defense's 67 snaps as he has a reserve safety role. He could get more playing time if the Vikings limit Harrison Smith's snaps later this season to keep him fresh.