The Minnesota Vikings came into the contest against the Los Angeles Chargers needing a victory to get in the win column. Not only did they come up short, but the pressure they brought with the blitz was as empty as the result in the win column.
Blitzing Became a Problem against Chargers
Coming into the year, there was a change from Ed Donatell’s passive scheme to Brian Flores’ more aggressive plan of attack. The hope for Minnesota’s defense is that while Flores couldn’t overhaul the entire unit, he would be able to coach up the squad and better position them for success.