Cashman is placed on injured reserve with a hamstring strain, sidelining Minnesota’s leading tackler and prompting Eric Wilson to assume increased defensive responsibility, including green-dot duties. His absence tests Minnesota’s linebacker depth and run-stopping integrity.

Cashman exit with hamstring creates additional linebacker rotation behind Kendricks, likely elevating Eric Wilson's involvement and possibly increasing IDP value for Wilson and late-week streamer options against Atlanta.

Cashman hamstring injury creates early-season depth concerns at linebacker; Eric Wilson absorbs duties with green-dot responsibilities, while O’Connell tweaks rotation and game plan to cover the absence.

Cashman exited with a hamstring issue and headed for further MRI testing. His absence prompted Eric Wilson to operate with the green-dot helmet and anchor a critical portion of Minnesota's comeback, highlighting how injuries at linebacker can ripple through leadership calls and defensive structure.

Blake Cashman’s hamstring injury forced him out in the third quarter, testing Minnesota’s linebacker depth and rotation. His absence could reshape Week 2 snap distribution and push backups into more prominent roles, affecting IDP targets and the Vikings’ defensive resilience.