The Minnesota Vikings won't play any starters in Saturday's preseason matchup against the New England Patriots. But that doesn't mean that they won't do what they can to fluster backup quarterback Josh Dobbs and company.
While the final score may not count, many defenders can make impressions to fight for more prominent roles in the regular defense with a strong showing. Here are three keys for the defense to neutralize the Patriots' offense.
Keys for the Vikings' defense against the Patriots' offense
Pressure the quarterback
It's Defense 101. Pressuring the quarterback significantly helps your defense, and when a unit can do that against a backup quarterback, sacks and turnovers tend to follow.