- The Dolphins will have the same lineup going against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday as the one that took the field against the New England Patriots a week ago.
- That means cornerback **Xavien Howard** again will be inactive because of the knee injury he sustained in the victory against the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 2.
- **Minkah Fitzpatrick** is the new listed starter at outside cornerback instead of Howard, even though he has started the last several games at that spot. **Bobby McCain** started at outside cornerback opposite Fitzpatrick against the Patriots.
- Howard was listed as doubtful on the Dolphins' final injury report of the week.
- Safety **T.J. McDonald** will be in the lineup after being listed as questionable on the final injury report.
- McDonald will take his regular place in the starting lineup alongside fellow safety **Reshad Jones**.
- Cornerback **Jalen Davis** again will be active after making his NFL debut last week against the New England Patriots.
- Davis, a rookie free agent from Utah State, had been on the practice squad all season before being promoted to the active roster the day before the New England.
Photo gallery: Dolphins at Vikings pregame.
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- Center **Hroniss Grasu**, who was signed this week when the Dolphins placed center **Jake Brendel** on injured reserve because of a calf injury, will be inactive.
- Punter **Matt Haack**, who's originally from Iowa, will have a large fan club at the game at U.S. Bank Stadium, with more than 100 friends and family members watching the game from what they're calling "Haack's Nest."
- Along with Howard and Grasu, the Dolphins inactives again will be QB **David Fales**, G **Isaac Asiata**, T **Zach Sterup**, DE **Jonathan Woodard** and WR **Isaiah Ford**.
- The list of Vikings inactives includes QB Kyle Sloter, WR Chad Beebe, CB Craig James, RB Mike Boone, LB Devante Downs, C Brett Jones and DE Tashawn Bower.
- Special teams standout **Mike Hull** will be serving as a game captain, joining season captains **Ryan Tannehill**, **Kenny Stills**, Bobby McCain, **Walt Aikens** and **John Denney**.
- The Dolphins will wear white jerseys and aqua pants.