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Vikings vet quietly gearing up for return that could fuel a playoff push

On the morning after his team’s biggest win of the 2025 season, Kevin O’Connell offered a subtle injury update that fans have been longing to hear.

Somewhat lost in the commentary surrounding J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and the Vikings’ never-ending quarterback saga has been an offensive line that just can’t get healthy; in a wild stat, Minnesota has played zero snaps this season with their starting five of Christian Darrisaw, Donovan Jackson, Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, and Brian O’Neill on the field together.

Now 10 weeks in, the Vikings could finally find the missing piece to their 2025 puzzle — and we're not talking about Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.