Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley is expected to start at middle linebacker. Brinkley is healthy after dealing with a nagging groin injury last season.

Footballguys View: When healthy, Brinkley can be a two-down thumper and enforcer in the middle of the defense. He can scrape and flow quickly to the ball-carrier, and Brinkley arrives at the ball with natural violence. He struggles in coverage and it’s best if he comes off the field on passing downs.
Vikings | Jasper Brinkley expected to start