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Week 5 winners and losers: Minnesota Vikings vs Houston Texans

By Jordan Wright

Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; The Minnesota Vikings play the Houston Texans in a wide view of U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; The Minnesota Vikings play the Houston Texans in a wide view of U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) and teammates during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) and teammates during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Every member of the Minnesota Vikings offensive line had their share of troubles against Houston, but one lineman really stood out… in a negative way

The Houston Texans were without their star defensive lineman J.J. Watt, but they were still able to disrupt the Vikings offense. The Texans sacked Sam Bradford twice, while also adding eight QB hits and seven tackles for a loss.

Second year offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings entered the game as the worst tackle in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus, and he did nothing to improve upon that mark. Clemmings was beaten badly by Whitney Mercilus multiple times in passing situations, and Jadeveon Clowney in the run game.

Clemmings has not shown the ability to play left tackle since taking over for Matt Kalil. The Vikings will be on their bye-week, giving them two weeks to find a better option along the offensive line. There are many young offensive linemen on the team, and it would not be surprising to see one of them starting at left tackle when the team takes on the Carson Wentz led Philadelphia Eagles.

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