Vikings lose major star power ahead of Lions matchup

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into a crucial matchup with the Detroit Lions, but they're going to have to take on their NFC North rival without three key players. Starting center Garrett Bradbury, starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw, and All-Pro safety Harrison Smith were all ruled out when the Vikings released their inactives on Sunday […]

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The Minnesota Vikings are heading into a crucial matchup with the Detroit Lions, but they're going to have to take on their NFC North rival without three key players.

Starting center Garrett Bradbury, starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw, and All-Pro safety Harrison Smith were all ruled out when the Vikings released their inactives on Sunday morning:

There's no denying the loss of all three players is big. Especially when considering the Lions are the favorites to win this game.

It's bound to have an effect on the game. The only question is, how big?

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