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4 reasons why the Vikings already have the best defense in the NFL

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The Minnesota Vikings will step onto the field in Week 1 of the 2021 season with a defense that stands above the rest.

When the 2013 season came to a close, the Minnesota Vikings decided to part ways with head coach Leslie Frazier after three years.

Frazier’s final season with the Vikings saw the team finish with a 5-10-1 record and the NFL’s worst defense. The performance by Minnesota’s defense was especially surprising since Frazier was hired due to his excellence as a defensive coordinator for multiple years.