November 30, 2008 Vikings inactives: RT Artis Hicks, WR Aundrae Allison, KR Maurice Hicks, TE Garrett Mills, LB Dontarrious Thomas, DE Otis Grigsby, DT Letroy Guion, QB John David Booty.
Our View:Artis Hicks is out with an elbow injury, so Ryan Cook will start for him at right tackle.
November 29, 2008 Minnesota tackle Artis Hicks will be a game-time decision for the team on Sunday, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Our View:Hicks injured his elbow last week, and if he does not start at right tackle, Ryan Cook will man the position.
November 25, 2008 Artis Hicks underwent an MRI on his right arm Monday, but coach Brad Childress is yet to disclose the results, according to the Star Tribune. Childress earlier said, "Hicks strained something in there."
Our View:Hicks has been working at right tackle in place of Ryan Cook, who has been benched.
September 9, 2008 Artis Hicks suffered an elbow injury which forced him out of action in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Packers, according to the Pioneer Press.
Our View:Hicks does not believe the injury is serious, and the Vikings cannot afford to lose him as he is already filling in for Bryant McKinnie at left tackle.
September 3, 2008 The team will be without Bryant McKinnie for the first four games of the season, but coach Brad Childress has faith and confidence in Artis Hicks at left tackle, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:Hicks made 49 starts at left tackle with the Eagles, but he is considered to be merely adequate as a pro, and fantasy owners should be concerned about Tarvaris Jackson's blindside, even though Childress believes he will be fine.
