Each game, every team around the league must declare at least five players inactive for each game. That means the Minnesota Vikings will need to wisely decide who should sit out against the Detroit Lions on Sunday and who should be available to play on the sidelines.

Choosing the right players to sit out against a division foe when attempting to defend an undefeated record is imperative. The inactive players will be revealed on Sunday morning, but there are some players who have better odds of being on that list than others.

Here's a look at five Vikings players who are likely to be inactive during Week 8.

1. Max Brosmer, QB

The third quarterback will dress for a game, but will technically be inactive. Max Brosmer will play that role as QB3 behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz on Sunday. In an emergency scenario, Brosmer will be able to enter the game and play, but otherwise, he will remain on the sideline.

Brosmer hasn't played a snap yet this season and is unlikely to see action against the Lions.…