Blake Cashman, the Minnesota Vikings' leading tackler, is expected to miss the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions due to turf toe. Despite the team coming off a bye week, his recovery is not on track for a return this Sunday.

The Lions will also be without their star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken leg. Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips acknowledged the challenge of facing a formidable Lions defense.

Additionally, the Vikings have struggled with penalties, particularly on offense, where they lead the league in pre-snap infractions. This issue is attributed to a lack of chemistry between new quarterback Sam Darnold and the offensive line.