The Minnesota Vikings made significant investments in their interior offensive line during the offseason in an effort to become a more physical offense. Once left tackle Christian Darrisaw made his season debut, the full starting offensive line would stand among the best in the NFL.
But the football gods don't appear inclined to let that happen. Darrisaw made his 2025 debut in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but center Ryan Kelly missed the game due to a concussion he suffered in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. During that game, rookie left guard Donovan Jackson suffered a wrist injury that is expected to sideline him for multiple games.