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The team has missed 134 tackles this season — the most by far under Mike Zimmer — according to Pro Football Focus
Welcome to our morning-after Vikings blog, where we'll revisit every game by looking at two players who stood out, two concerns for the team, two trends to watch and one big question. Here we go:
Asked on Friday if the youth of his defense — which gave up a franchise-record 583 yards to the Saints in a 52-33 loss — was an excuse for why the group had played so poorly in the 15th game of the Vikings' season, coach Mike Zimmer responded by saying, "I don't think being young has got anything to do with tackling.