Maybe you’ve heard it mentioned before, but the Cowboys are good at offense this year. On Sunday night, they’ll face arguably their biggest challenge of the year so far in the Vikings defense. Led by head coach and defensive play-caller Mike Zimmer, the Vikings have consistently enjoyed top-tier defenses the last few years.
Nothing has changed this year. Minnesota currently ranks eighth in total yards allowed per game, eighth in passing defense, eighth in rushing defense, and fourth in points allowed. That these figures are considered average by Vikings fans speaks volumes to the standard that Zimmer has brought to this franchise.