The Vikings (2-2), who dropped a 24-21 game to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin last week, spent this past week in London sorting through options for an injury-ravaged offensive line. Minnesota placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve Saturday, meaning he will miss at least four games after suffering two concussions in the first month of the season. The decision is a long-term blow for an offensive line that will be missing a total of three starters for Sunday's game against the Browns.
What started as musical chairs is beginning to sound like a sad trombone. There's only so many times you can reshuffle an offensive line before it has a ripple effect on the entire football team. The Chargers are reminded of that now as they head into Sunday's game with the Washington Commanders hoping - as opposed to knowing - they can provide adequate protection for quarterback Justin Herbert.
A trip to the Los Angeles Chargers awaits, who'll be furious after dropping a winnable game against the New York Giants in what was rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart's regular-season debut for the G-Men. Any team coached by Jim Harbaugh is going to be a tricky proposition to overcome. They are tough, physical, and boast some outstanding playmakers on both sides of the football. However, they are also dealing with some injury issues, particularly regarding key personnel on the offensive line.
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers' banged-up offensive line could be without a pair of starters plus another would-be fill in starter for Sunday's game at the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Matt LaFleur ruled out right tackle Zach Tom (oblique) and his likely replacement, rookie Anthony Belton. The Packers also could be without starting left guard Aaron Banks, who did not practice all week after he dropped out at halftime of last Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Tampa Bay was on the road to face Houston. It took a game-winning touchdown drive for the Buccaneers to escape with a narrow 20-19 victory. While the team is 2-0, Tampa Bay's offensive line continues to be ravaged by injuries. To begin the season, the team knew they would be without LT Tristan Wirfs. He's recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery in July. Additionally, RT Luke Goedeke suffered an injury in Week 2.
