The Indianapolis Colts (4-4) are coming off a brutal loss to the team Houston Texans. This bad exit led to the bank of Anthony Richardson for the veteran Joe Flacco. Now the Colts must turn their attention to a motivated Minnesota Vikings team (5-2) coming off two straight losses. However, the Colts will see a familiar face when their defense takes the field: Ex Jacksonville Jaguars starting offensive tackle Cam Robinson.

After starting tackle Christian Darrisaw was injured (ACL/MCL) against him Los Angeles Rams and announced they would be out for the year, the Vikings quickly executed a trade with Jacksonville to bring the veteran Robinson into their ranks. This trade shows that Minnesota thinks it could have something this year with Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones leading Kevin O’Connell’s offense.

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Robinson will plug in as a reliable piece on the Vikings’ offensive line, posting up Professional football Focus blocking grades of 69.4 overall, 72.2 pass blocking and 64.6 run blocking throughout 2024. In the season opener against Indianapolis (week five), Robinson was excellent in pass protection , boasting an 87.3 grade on 35 passes, with 0 sacks allowed. However, Robinson was just 61.5 in run blocking, giving Indianapolis a possible edge in keeping Jones from setting the tone out of the backfield. Tonight, Robinson will see people like Kwity Paye (doubtful – hamstring), Dayo Odeyingboand Laiatu Latu from Indianapolis’ defensive front.

The Colts have a tough task ahead of them tonight as they travel to US Bank Stadium to try and beat the Vikings at home. While Robinson’s sudden starting designation appears to be a clear advantage for Gus Bradley’s defense, the former Jaguars OT knows Indy’s defense well and will be ready despite being in a new offense.

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