Vikings turn to Eric Wilson in Anthony Barr's absence

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The team's linebacker corps is now without its primary blitzer and its top communicator.

Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (50) after his first NFL interception on Sunday against the Colts.Linebacker Anthony Barr had two of the nine sacks on quarterback Ryan Tannehill during the Vikings' 2018 win over the Dolphins, spearheading a blitz package near the height of its powers with veteran defenders at every level under head coach Mike Zimmer.

Now leading the 2-0 Titans offense into U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Tannehill is in the more established position as Zimmer's Vikings enter their first game since Barr sustained a season-ending pectoral injury.

For the first time since Barr…