The Minnesota Vikings will apparently be extremely shorthanded in the backfield Sunday vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

#Vikings players informed tonight that RB Adrian Peterson will not play against the #Eagles. — Sean Jensen (@seankjensen) December 15, 2013

And #Vikings RB Toby Gerhart also not expected to play, which means lots of Matt Asiata and even Joe Banyard. — Sean Jensen (@seankjensen) December 15, 2013

Peterson (groin, foot) and Gerhart (hamstring) were both listed as questionable on the team's injury report Friday.

The Vikings promoted running back Joe Banyard from the practice squad Saturday, which was the first indication Peterson and/or Gerhart would not play.

Matt Asiata and Banfield should both see carries vs. the Eagles.