EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Vikings defense put up their worst statistical game of the season Monday night as they allowed 403 total yards of offense in a loss to the Bears.
With another NFC North opponent looming on Sunday, Minnesota’s defense believes stopping the run could help out the entire unit.
“We’ve got to stop the run. You can’t pass rush if you can’t stop the run,” defensive end Brian Robison said after the Vikings allowed a season-high 158 rushing yards to Chicago. “We didn’t stop the run last weekend. It’s not like the pass rush isn’t there.