Let’s Reid between the lines…
Analysts everywhere are giving Dalvin Cook all of the credit for the Vikings wins over Detroit and Green Bay. Cook has earned this hype, but Minnesota’s defense is also worthy of a standing ovation.
The Vikings defense looks completely different than it did last year. Half a dozen veterans were let go via free agency in the offseason. Some remaining household names like Danielle Hunter and Anthony Barr have also been lost to injury.
With so much loss on defense, the Vikings are fielding some new young guns. This underdog defense struggled early in the season due to covid and morale lowering losses. After the bye week, this defense started finding their footing.
The young players are making some flashy plays. Whether it’s strip sacks by DJ Wonnum, near-interceptions by Kris Boyd, or tackles-for-loss by Jeff Gladney, these guys can play and are improving every week.
Their strong performance has also opened up opportunities for players like Eric Kendricks and Harrison Smith who both had interceptions against the Lions.
With how well the Vikings offense is playing right now, a trustworthy defense is just what the team needs. By limiting their opponents’ ability to score, the defense is giving the team a chance to win every week. If this defense keeps smothering opponents, they could even pave a path to the playoffs.
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