Darrisaw lines up against Myles Garrett and is tested by Browns twists to keep Garrett from raw isolation on Minnesota’s interior. His performance will heavily influence Vikings’ pass protection and the rhythm of Minnesota’s early downs.

Darrisaw, one of Minnesota’s high-paid tackles, is integral to protecting Cousins and helping Minnesota’s run game; his performance affects the Vikings’ ability to handle Garrett’s edge pressure.

Darrisaw returned strong from injury with solid pass protection in 2025, allowing few pressures across two games. His Week 5 test against Garrett will be a critical gauge of his run-blocking and pass-protection consistency as Minnesota navigates a tricky defense.

Darrisaw’s return strengthens the line, helping protect McCarthy and potentially boosting the offense’s efficiency as Maurice a backfield improves.

Darrisaw’s health directly impacts McCarthy’s return and the Vikings’ protection scheme. His presence or absence shifts the line’s stability and the offense’s ability to push tempo and sustain drives, especially against a stout Eagles front.