No Vikings position group has been scrutinized more this season than the offensive line.
Before the first game, Minnesota lost two starters for the season: tackle Phil Loadholt and center John Sullivan. The line's performance has been up and down, giving up four sacks or more in five games and allowing one or none in five other games.
That erratic nature has been especially noticeable the past two games. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was sacked six time in a 30-13 loss to Green Bay, then none in a 20-10 win at Atlanta. Last week against the Falcons, the line also paved the way for Adrian Peterson to gain 158 on the team's 191 rushing yards.