Coach Kevin O’Connell is attempting to keep Vikings players confident, but not overly so, as they face a stiff challenge against the Lions.

Vikings players Dalton Risner, Cam Bynum, Ed Ingram, Shaq Griffin and Jonathan Greenard spoke Monday from the locker room at TCO Performance center as the team returned from its bye week and is 5-0 on the season.

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Dalton Risner, who started 11 games at guard for the Vikings last season, returned Monday from a back injury that has sidelined him since August. Could he return to the starting lineup?

The Vikings have designated veteran guard Dalton Risner to return to practice, the team announced on Monday. Risner remains on injured reserve with a back injury, but this move opens up his 21-day window to be activated to the 53-man roster.

The team has announced that offensive lineman Dalton Risner has been designated to return from injured reserve and can begin practicing with the team. After signing with the Vikin