Erasmus update

Vikings coach Brad Childress hasn't addressed the status of defensive end Erasmus James yet. But James was using crutches, and he had a bulky brace on his left knee.

Not an encouraging sign.

A timetable is uncertain, but some preliminary estimates have him out at least several weeks.

While he didn't have any sacks, James was doing a very good job of providing some pressure from his right edge.

This is one of the positions, however, that the Vikings have some depth. Fourth-round pick Ray Edwards has looked sharp, and he, too, is a gifted speed rusher.