Shocking Stat Reveals Hidden Crisis Threatening Vikings’ Offensive Line Stability

So, here’s the puzzle: How does a team pour serious cash and draft capital into reshaping one of the most crucial units on their roster — the offensive line — only to watch it peel apart like a soggy sandwich come game time? The Minnesota Vikings went all-in this offseason, snagging veteran Colts linemen Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, plus rookie Donovan Jackson to beef up the trenches. Yet, after two weeks, their pass-blocking looks more like a sieve than a fortress, with PFF rankings that make you do a double take (and maybe say, “Ouch!”). Quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s been under siege, scrambling from collapsing pockets far too often, and with injuries still lurking, the outlook grows even grimmer. Is this just bad luck, or is there a deeper crack in the Vikings’ O-line foundation that no offseason overhaul can fix? Let’s dig in.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 14: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings signals under center Ryan Kelly #78 against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

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

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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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