The Minnesota Vikings put a major effort into revamping their offensive line this offseason.
They signed two Indianapolis Colts stalwarts in center Ryan Kelly and guard Will Fries, and they added guard Donovan Jackson in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Fries was injured early in the Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and Michael Jurgens struggled as his replacement.
According to PFF, the Vikings’ offensive linemen had some of the worst performances in the NFL, among players with at least 15 pass-blocking snaps.
Pass Blocking Efficiency through 2 weeks (Min 15 snaps), per @PFF:
Let's just say… the entire Vikings OL is NOT GOOD 🤮
LT Justin Skule: 70th of 70
LG Donavan Jackson: T-63rd of 69
C Michael Jurgens: 29th of 34
RG Will Fries: 67th of 69
RT Brian O'Neill: 16th of 70 pic.twitter.com/YjOK8o7MvV
— The Purple Persuasion (@TPPSkol) September 16, 2025
Left tackle Justin Skule ranked 70th out of 70, while Jackson was tied for 63rd out of 69.
Jurgens ranked 29th of 34, Fries was 67th of 69, and right tackle Brian O’Neill was the only bright spot at 16th out of 70.
It’s no wonder quarterback J.J. McCarthy was constantly dealing with a collapsed pocket, rushing throws and making avoidable mistakes.
This has been an issue dating back to last year’s playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
The Vikings are without injured left tackle Christian Darrisaw, whose status for Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals remains in doubt.
That spells trouble for a team that has to turn to backup QB Carson Wentz, who’s not known for his mobility or sharp decision-making, as McCarthy is out with an ankle injury.
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