theothermj
Rock Star
Silver Level
What statistic are you talking about? The Vikings are slightly above average overall on defense.
6th in yards allowed per game
13th in Points allowed per game
+1 Takeaway's (Tied for 15th)
Bears meanwhile are...
5th in Yards allowed per game
4th in Points per game allowed
+10 on takeaway's (tied for 2nd)
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pirateglenn
Legend
Platinum Level
Just encouraging the debate..lol, good to get a reaction
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/09/nfl-defense-rankings-2018-season-jaguars-vikings-ravens
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/09/nfl-defense-rankings-2018-season-jaguars-vikings-ravens
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pirateglenn
Legend
Platinum Level
1. Minnesota Vikings
The best defense in the league a year ago somehow got better in the offseason. DT Sheldon Richardson adds another pass rusher on the interior. His presence will make it difficult for offensive lines to slide their protection to Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter on the edges. Linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks will offer more pressure on Mike Zimmer’s famed double-A gap blitzes. Harrison Smith might be the best all-around safety in football, and the Vikings replaced Andrew Sendejo with George Iloka, giving them one of the league’s deeper safety groups, The cornerback group is just as deep after the team drafted Mike Hughes in the first round. He’s been excellent during preseason and could push Trae Waynes for playing time across from Pro Bowler Xavier Rhodes.
The best defense in the league a year ago somehow got better in the offseason. DT Sheldon Richardson adds another pass rusher on the interior. His presence will make it difficult for offensive lines to slide their protection to Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter on the edges. Linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks will offer more pressure on Mike Zimmer’s famed double-A gap blitzes. Harrison Smith might be the best all-around safety in football, and the Vikings replaced Andrew Sendejo with George Iloka, giving them one of the league’s deeper safety groups, The cornerback group is just as deep after the team drafted Mike Hughes in the first round. He’s been excellent during preseason and could push Trae Waynes for playing time across from Pro Bowler Xavier Rhodes.
sidenotch
Visionary
Silver Level
Easier to say...
I think it's easier to say who has the WORST defense in the NFL right now? Is it the Raiders, Jets, or Bills? Couple of runner up teams who also allow a bunch of yardage and points EVERY week. Some teams should probably think about drafting and acquiring defensive players more than focusing on offensive players. After all, we all know DEFENSE wins championships, right?
I think it's easier to say who has the WORST defense in the NFL right now? Is it the Raiders, Jets, or Bills? Couple of runner up teams who also allow a bunch of yardage and points EVERY week. Some teams should probably think about drafting and acquiring defensive players more than focusing on offensive players. After all, we all know DEFENSE wins championships, right?
Max Diver
Legend
Silver Level
I´m not expert but the best part is how many games a team won ! Defense is key but if they don´t score more points than the other team they loose.
Too much numbers and stats, they should be more focus on winning.
Dallas is trying hard but this year I don´t know if they are going to make it to the playoffs.
Too much numbers and stats, they should be more focus on winning.
Dallas is trying hard but this year I don´t know if they are going to make it to the playoffs.
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TDTODDY
Rock Star
Silver Level
Imo, the best defense keeps it's team in the game and gives the offense a chance to win it in the end. If so, the Cleveland D is one of the best as thy are in until the end in almost every game. I wouldn't want to play the Bears as it gets colder.
