MINNEAPOLIS -- New Orleans Saints right tackle Zach Strief was ruled out of Monday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a knee injury after he walked off the field with trainers before halftime.
Losing Strief is a big blow to a Saints offense that was already starting the year without left tackle Terron Armstead because of a shoulder injury.
New Orleans' offense struggled to generate much of anything in the first three quarters, falling behind 19-9 with 196 total net yards.
Rookie first-round draft pick Ryan Ramczyk started for the Saints at left tackle and allowed a sack to Everson Griffen. Veteran swingman Senio Kelemete replaced Strief at right tackle.