(This story was updated to add new information.)
The Thursday night game started off in exciting fashion, as both the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams scored touchdowns on their first two possessions of the game. The game figured to be a shoot-out, but both offenses cooled off in the second quarter. The Vikings in particular shot themselves in the foot several times with penalties.
Then, things went from bad to worse for the Vikings, as just before the end of the first half, Christian Darrisaw, who was starting left tackle, was injured. Minnesota was pinned deep in their own territory and were simply looking to run out the clock and go into the half. Head coach Kevin O’Connell called a run play for Aaron Jones. A simple play, or so it should have been.
Christian Darrisaw injury update
As Jones took the hand-off and ran the ball up the middle, Rams safety Jaylen McCollough came around the end to make the tackle on Jones. In the process, McCollough rolled up on the back of Darrisaw’s leg, and Darrisaw hit the deck immediately.
Darrisaw was down on the field for several minutes while receiving attention from the Vikings’ medical staff. Eventually, Darrisaw was helped off the field and taken back to the locker room.
UPDATE: The Vikings have officially ruled Darrisaw out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury.
Christian Darrisaw (knee) has been ruled out.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 25, 2024
How long will Christian Darrisaw be out?
It’s too soon after Darrisaw’s injury to know for sure what the injury is or what the prognosis is. The injury didn’t look good, though, and needing help back to the locker room isn’t a good sign. We’ll keep you posted on any updates to Darrisaw’s status as they come in.
Vikings offensive line depth chart
With Darrisaw in the locker room for the foreseeable future, the Vikings will likely turn to swing tackle David Quessenberry to take his place. Quessenberry has spent the last two seasons with the Vikings as a reserve offensive lineman, getting four starts last season.
Quessenberry will now be entrusted to protect quarterback Sam Darnold’s blindside and slow down a Rams pass rush that has caused some problems for the Vikings offense early on.
