Overview
- ESPN reports right tackle Brian O’Neill suffered a sprained MCL during Sunday’s 24-21 loss to the Steelers in Dublin.
- Starting center Ryan Kelly exited with a concussion and entered the protocol, his second this season and the fifth reported of his career.
- First-round left guard Donovan Jackson sat out after wrist surgery earlier in the week, prolonging the absence of the projected starters.
- Replacements Justin Skule, Michael Jurgens and Blake Brandel stepped in as Carson Wentz was sacked six times, hit 14 times and pressured on 32% of dropbacks.
- Through four games, the 2-2 Vikings have an NFL-worst 14% sack rate on pass plays, underscoring protection issues as they prepare for the Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.