Vikings center Garrett Bradbury has been ruled out for a fourth straight game due to the lower back injury that has kept him out since the Dec. 4 win against the Jets. Defensive lineman James Lynch has also been ruled out after reaggravating a shoulder injury last week against the Giants.
Center Austin Schlottmann will get another start on Sunday in Green Bay, where his pre-snap communication with the offensive line will be key once again. The Packers blitz more — on 34.1% of passing plays, according to Pro Football Reference — than any defense outside of last week's opponent, the Giants.