Vikings’ Defense Scouting Report: Welcome To Hell

Vikings defense scouting reportAs we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jonathan Heitritter and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on the scheme, Jonathan on the players.

Today, we are scouting the Minnesota Vikings’ defense for their Week Four game against the Steelers.

Alex’s Scheme Report

Vikings’ Run Defense

The Vikings’ run defense has been below-average. The unit ranks just 22nd in rushing yards per game (130) and 23rd in YPC (4.5) while allowing only a pair of rushing scores in two games. They’ve allowed 12 runs of 10 or more…