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Vikings starting guard Nick Easton undergoes back surgery, will likely miss 2018 season

The Minnesota Vikings are the king of the NFC North until any other team dethrones them. Based on the offseason they’ve had thus far, many are expecting the Vikings to repeat as division winners again this year. Their defense is still as intimidating as ever, they’re getting a healthy Dalvin Cook back and they’ve got a shiny new quarterback in Kirk Cousins that could take them to the next level.

But if there’s one thing that could topple their reign at the top of the division it’s their offensive line, and unfortunately for the Vikings, that unit just took a big hit this week.