Oh, for the days of the "Williams Wall."
Vikings fans fondly remember Pat and Kevin Williams clogging up the middle for the Vikings in the late 2000s, as Minnesota finished first in the NFL in run defense in 2006, 2007 and 2009.
Times have changed, and the NFL is a passing league more than ever. But run defense still matters, and for the Vikings that wall has been replaced by a red carpet ushering opposing running backs well past the line of scrimmage.
On the season, the Vikings are allowing 4.8 yards per carry — tied for worst in the league with the Steelers.