Pat Elflein SF (8) Sun 9/22/19 11:52 AM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein (knee) is officially listed as active for Sunday's home game against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Elflein missed last week's game against Green Bay with the injury but was able to shake off the injury after logging limited practice time all week. Expect the Ohio State product to slot into his usual starting position at left guard Sunday.
Pat Elflein SF (8) Fri 9/20/19 2:35 PM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Elflein was a limited participant in practice all week, so he's trending up. If the third-year pro is unable to shake the injury in time, expect Dakota Dozier to slot in as the starting left guard.
Pat Elflein SF (8) Sun 9/15/19 11:42 AM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein (knee) is officially listed as inactive for Sunday's contest against Green Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Elflein was a surprise add to the injury report Friday, and as evidenced by this news, won't be able to give it a go Sunday. Now that he's been ruled out, Dakota Dozier is likely to get the start at left guard in his place.
Pat Elflein SF (8) Fri 9/13/19 1:58 PM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein (knee) is questionable for Sunday's divisional clash with the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Elflein didn't practice Wednesday but was able to get in a limited session Thursday. If he can't play Sunday, Dakota Dozier seems likeliest to start in his place at left guard.
Pat Elflein SF (8) Wed 5/22/19 3:02 PM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein is serving as the left guard in the wake of Minnesota's first-round selection of rookie Garrett Bradbury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Bradbury at center, Elflein moved over to guard and will be a favorite to open the season as a starter at that spot.
Pat Elflein SF (8) Tue 9/25/18 3:00 PM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein will start at center in Thursday's game against the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Elflein was activated for Week 3's game against the Bills but did not start. Now, he'll make his return as the starting center, which will send Brett Jones back to the bench.
Pat Elflein SF (8) Fri 9/21/18 2:24 PM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein (ankle) will make his season debut against the Bills on Sunday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Elfein won't start for the Vikings though, as they apparently want to ease him into game action. Brett Jones should again start at center once again.
Pat Elflein SF (8) Wed 9/19/18 7:25 PM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Elflein has been sidelined for the first two games of the regular season, but appears to be progressing well in his recovery. It remains to be seen whether Elflein will be healthy enough to suit up against Buffalo on Sunday, and if he remains sidelined Minnesota will once again rely on Danny Isadora as their starting center.
Pat Elflein SF (8) Fri 9/14/18 3:09 PM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein (ankle) has been ruled out against the Packers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Elflein managed to avoid the regular-season PUP list, but was always expected to miss the first few weeks of the season. Danny Isadora will serve as the Vikings' starting center until Elflein, who should be considered week-to-week, is ready to return to the field.
Pat Elflein SF (8) Fri 9/7/18 4:17 PM
Pat Elflein
SF (8)
Elflein (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite being taken off the PUP list, Elflein was never expected to be ready for Week 1. Elflein should be considered week-to-week for now, as the Vikings are optimistic that he will be able to return in the early portion of the regular season.