Not much is working for the Minnesota Vikings on offense. Through two games, Kevin O’Connell’s unit has relied on Brian Flores’ defense to create short fields and game-changing moments rather than consistently stacking yards itself.The one obvious exception is the duo on the left side of the offensive line.Christian Darrisaw and Donovan Jackson are beginning … Read more
VikesNow‘s inaugural countdown is nearly complete, landing on the No. 2 spot with two days to go before regular season showtime. The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.The second-most important player on the Vikings’ roster this year? None other than a fully healthy left tackle named Christian Darrisaw.Darrisaw Is the Foundation of … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have spent much of the offseason discussing Kyler Murray, the reshaped defense and the uncertainty that comes with a roster in transition.One potentially decisive development has received less attention: the left side of the offensive line might finally be ready to become a strength that dictates games.Franchise left tackle Christian Darrisaw is … Read more
Christian Darrisaw was smiling after a recent Vikings practice.That detail might seem insignificant for an elite left tackle entering his sixth NFL season. It was not insignificant to anyone who watched Darrisaw fight through last year.His 2025 return from a devastating left-knee injury was defined by absences, early exits and the uncomfortable reality that playing … Read more
The feel-good story of Wednesday coming out of the Twin Cities was Caleb Banks’ return to the field. April’s top pick missed the spring practices because of a significant foot injury he had suffered months ago. A day later, another lineman delivered positive injury recovery news. Christian Darrisaw, Minnesota’s standout left tackle, was not himself … Read more