hasn’t flinched while making the jump from the college ranks to the National Football League.
The Vikings center might be the youngest member of the offensive line at 23 years old, but he’s already made a big impact.
Minnesota has allowed nine sacks through five games, tied for ninth-fewest in the NFL. The unit has also boosted the Vikings rushing attack. After ranking last in the NFL with 1,206 rushing yards in 2016, Minnesota has 591 through five games this season.
The production from Elflein and the offensive line has helped the Vikings to a 3-2 record in advance of Sunday’s home game against the Green Bay Packers.