Kevin Williams will start his 158th game on Sunday, passing Hall of Famer Alan Page for most career starts by a Vikings defensive tackle. Williams trails only Jim Marshall (270) and Carl Eller (201) for most starts by a defensive lineman.
"It's a blessing to be healthy and to make that many starts," Williams said. "It's awesome to be able to start that long and play that well in the NFL nowadays."
In 11 seasons, Williams has missed only three games because of injury – two in 2005 and the season opener in Detroit two weeks ago.
Asked his secret to staying healthy and being able to play through pain, Williams said, "Maybe being breast fed helped a lot. They say you're getting the best nutrients you can get. [laughing]. I'm just blessed that I've been able to do it. I guess the Good Lord is [responsible] for that."
Ellison declared out
The Vikings are getting thin at fullback. Jerome Felton will serve the final game of his suspension Sunday and Rhett Ellison was declared out Friday because of a knee injury. That means rookie Zach Line and tight end John Carlson will share fullback duties.
Wide receiver Greg Jennings missed practice Friday to tend to a personal matter. Frazier said Jennings is expected to play Sunday.
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