The Minnesota Vikings have a big task on their hands on Sunday. The team will cross the border into Wisconsin to take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in a game that will create bragging rights for fans of those teams.
Sadly, the Vikings aren't a scary team at the moment. The offense has been struggling to make plays while the defense attempts to keep the score within striking distance. Young quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been taking his lumps in his first five starts, but there is still hope he can put it together soon.
One reason the offense has been inconsistent is the offensive line. Injuries have plagued the unit all season long and Minnesota has yet to take a single snap this season with all five of the starters on the field at once.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy could get some help on Sunday in the big divisional matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
On the final injury report for the Minnesota Vikings, starting center Ryan Kelly was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers after being placed on short-term injured reserve due to concussions.
Kelly is currently in the 21-day return to practice window, meaning he could be activated at any time. If the team activates him before Sunday, he could take the field for the first time since Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
While he has been out, offensive lineman Blake Brandel has filled in at center and done an admirable job filling in. Despite no previous experience in the role, he was part of an offensive line unit against the Chicago Bears last week that didn't give up a sack in protection.
Ryan Kelly is a veteran center who has been to four Pro Bowls. This would be a big boost to a unit that will face a big test against Green Bay on Sunday in a game that Minnesota desperately needs to win if they hope to catch up with the rest of the teams in the division.
It might also make sense for the Minnesota Vikings to take their time and be patient with Ryan Kelly. Concussions are a serious injury and it would be devastating if he were to suffer another one when he returns to action.
Keep your eyes on Ryan Kelly leading up to the game against the Packers. It would be great to see him be able to return to action and help the Minnesota Vikings try to upset Green Bay on Sunday.