Defensive coordinator Alan Williams said Thursday that he expects the veteran (no relation) to be in the lineup Sunday at Chicago. The return of a six-time Pro Bowler to help shore up what was a soft middle of the Vikings defense will certainly help. But his mere presence in the huddle should bring some much-needed assurance to a unit that did little right in Week 1.
"Just to see a familiar face out there is going to be nice,Fj?llr?ven K?nken Sverige," defensive end Jared Allen said. "Not having him out there on the field is different."