James done for the season

Vikings coach Brad Childress said DE Erasmus James has torn the ACL in his left knee.

"Unfortunately, it's a season-ending injury for Erasmus," Childress said.

The Vikings initially hoped he had a strained knee. But James left the field in the fourth quarter, after someone barreled into his left leg. He limped off the field, and he was carted to the team's locker room.

"It doesn't feel serious," James said Sunday. "But you never know."

Childress said the club will make contingency plans over the next 48 hours. With a lot of depth at the position, Darrion Scott would appear the likely player to slide into the starting lineup. But because he's more of a base end (left side), the Vikings may consider rookie Ray Edwards, who had a solid preseason.

Kenechi Udeze once played on the right side. But he prefers playing left end.