The musical chairs for the Viking offensive line started before Sunday’s game even kicked off.
With rookie center Pat Elflein missing an NFL game for the first time because of a shoulder injury, left guard Nick Easton slid over a spot to center while Jeremiah Sirles filled in for Easton at left guard.
Riley Reiff was at left tackle, Joe Berger was at right guard and Rashod Hill remained at right tackle as Minnesota opened the game with its fifth different starting line combination this season.