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The Vikings Stifled the Packers With A Surprising Amount Of Man Coverage
The Minnesota Vikings did it. They overcame their holiday demons, the Green Bay Packers, to set up a win-and-get-a-bye game against the Detroit Lions. The defense held early in the game, allowing the offense time to get going. They never looked back after going up 20-3, ending up with a 27-25 win. In their Week… Continue reading The Vikings Stifled the Packers With A Surprising Amount Of Man Coverage
The Packers couldn’t overcome a man coverage hurdle vs. the Vikings
In their post-game press conferences, both Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love noted that the Packers were not expecting to face much man coverage in their loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is known for his exotic fronts and blitzes, but zone coverages typically… Continue reading The Packers couldn’t overcome a man coverage hurdle vs. the Vikings
Vikings focus on rookie Dallas Turner’s coverage skills
The Vikings officially opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who has missed the last four games on injured reserve due to a hamstring strain. The team also signed cornerback Ambry Thomas, a 2021 third-round pick by the 49ers, to the practice squad. He started 11 games over three years for San… Continue reading Vikings focus on rookie Dallas Turner’s coverage skills
Vikings finding ways to free Justin Jefferson in split-safety coverage
On Sunday, it was clear Jefferson had the connection with Darnold to counter how the Seahawks wanted to defend him. And the 39-yard score, Darnold said, was the result of the skills the Vikings’ defense forces him and Jefferson to practice. The range of the Vikings’ coverages means Darnold and Jefferson spend plenty of time… Continue reading Vikings finding ways to free Justin Jefferson in split-safety coverage
Why Are the Vikings Suddenly Using Man Coverage?
Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings defense had the quintessential “bend, don’t break” game on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. They allowed only one touchdown on six Arizona red-zone trips and defied their own tendencies to do it. The Vikings ran man coverage at a league-low rate of 12.9% entering Week 13. That has always… Continue reading Why Are the Vikings Suddenly Using Man Coverage?
What will offseason coverage look like for Vikings Wire?
The Minnesota Vikings are having a season that not many expected, especially not here on Vikings Wire. Before the season started, we made a prediction that has proven not to be close to right, and we own that. What we want to do, though, is offer complete coverage for the Vikings and the entire NFC… Continue reading What will offseason coverage look like for Vikings Wire?
How Minnesota’s Pass Rush and Coverage Combined To Sack Will Levis Five Times
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense had another dominant day on Sunday against Will Levis and the Tennessee Titans en route to a 23-13 victory and an 8-2 record. The defense has pulled the Vikings through three consecutive games with up-and-down offensive performances. Even including the gaffe that led to a 98-yard TD, Minnesota’s defense dominated the… Continue reading How Minnesota’s Pass Rush and Coverage Combined To Sack Will Levis Five Times