Top 10 DEFs - Week 17
Pts
Elite Score
Minnesota Vikings
21 pts (13.43 > avg)
30.88 pts Position eliteness
New York Giants
18 pts (10.43 > avg)
18.39 pts Position eliteness
Atlanta Falcons
15 pts (7.43 > avg)
9.12 pts Position eliteness
New Orleans Saints
12 pts (4.43 > avg)
3.07 pts Position eliteness
Philadelphia Eagles
11 pts (3.43 > avg)
1.77 pts Position eliteness
Miami Dolphins
10 pts (2.43 > avg)
0.82 pts Position eliteness
Pittsburgh Steelers
10 pts (2.43 > avg)
0.82 pts Position eliteness
Seattle Seahawks
10 pts (2.43 > avg)
0.82 pts Position eliteness
Minnesota Vikings
21 pts (13.43 > avg)
30.88 pts Position eliteness
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News
Published: Tue, Dec 30 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
The Vikings recorded five sacks and six takeaways in the 23-10 win over the Lions in Week 17.
Analysis: This was a phenomenal, albeit unexpected, performance by the Vikings, shutting down QB Jared Goff and the Lions' fierce run game. This defense has given up 20.6 points per game (10th) while forcing 21 turnovers (eighth) and recording 2.8 sacks per game (sixth). Now, they draw an appealing Week 18 matchup versus the Packers, who may start QB Clayton Tune under center if QB Jordan Love (concussion) isn't cleared or rested and QB Malik Willis (shoulder) can't go. Facing Tune would possibly make Vikings D/ST the premier starting option this week, but Love's presence -- which seems iffy -- would downgrade this unit significantly.
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