Vikings offensive line has banner day vs. Packers, continues to be strength on offense

The Minnesota Vikings had a fantastic first half against the Green Bay Packers. They got up 28-0 in the first 25 minutes of the game before finishing the game 31-29. One of the big things that helped the Vikings win was the passing game. Quarterback Sam Darnold was up and down on Sunday, but made […]

Tyler Forness — NFL & College Football News Writer
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Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates by jumping in to the stands following the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
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The Minnesota Vikings had a fantastic first half against the Green Bay Packers. They got up 28-0 in the first 25 minutes of the game before finishing the game 31-29. One of the big things that helped the Vikings win was the passing game.

Quarterback Sam Darnold was up and down on Sunday, but made big plays when he needed to make them. He finished the game with 275 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. What allowed him to be so successful was the offensive line being so successful.

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Vikings have a good offensive line

The Vikings' offensive line had a banner day on Sunday afternoon. They were moving bodies in the running game and keeping a clean pocket for Darnold. They allowed just eight total pressures on 33 dropbacks, a pressure rate of 24.2% per Pro Football Focus. On an individual basis, they had really good days as well.

  • LT Christian Darrisaw: 81.7 overall grade, 1 pressure allowed
  • RG Ed Ingram: 69.5 overall grade, 2 pressures allowed
  • C Garrett Bradbury: 68.0 overall grade, 2 pressures allowed
  • RT Brian O'Neill: 65.5 overall grade, 0 pressures allowed
  • LG Blake Brandel: 49.7 overall grade, 1 pressure allowed

Brandel's grade looks poor, but he did have a pass blocking grade of 84.0 which was the highest on the team and he's only allowed two total pressures on the season. They have been excellent this season in both protecting the quarterback and moving players in the running game, especially on duo runs. 

The interior of the offensive line was viewed as a major question mark this year but it's honestly been a really good unit overall. The interior is also being paid less than $10 million average annual value per season which makes it even more appealing.

Get excited Vikings fans, the offensive line you've always wanted is here.

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