Once-dominant Vikings defense aiming to escape recent rut
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The defense that was so dominant during Minnesota’s 5-0 start has morphed into a rather ordinary unit.
Opponents have since adjusted with quick passes and well-timed play calls to neutralize what has been a relentless rush, the turnovers haven’t come as often and the Vikings have been more susceptible to those confidence-sapping third-down conversions.
Just as much of a factor in the recent rut, though, could be the seemingly illogical problem of players trying too hard to help stop the slide.