Official Site of the Vikings · Sep 29, 2016
Presser Points: Zimmer Says Giants Shorter Receivers a Tall Challenge
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Vikings limited Panthers tallest receivers, Kelvin Benjamin (6-foot-5) and Devin Funchess (6-4) to zero catches and only three targets.
This week, Minnesota will face a New York Giants receiving corps that is considerably shorter.
That doesn’t mean that Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer or defenders are close to breathing easy. It’s quite the opposite, Zimmer said Thursday.
“Everybody is different. These receivers are different. They have three guys that are pretty talented (Sterling) Shepard, (Victor) Cruz, and (Odell) Beckham. They do a good job of spreading the field out and making it difficult for you.”
