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Vikings defense ranked among best tacklers in 2018

The Minnesota Vikings’ defense tied with the New England Patriots as the best defense in terms of tackling throughout the 2018 season, and I expect that to continue as the new season approaches.

Pro Football Focus created a tweet on June 16 that addressed the grades of tackles based on a unit’s combined performance. The Vikings and Patriots received a team grade of 91.8. One NFC North opponent was right behind Minnesota, the Detroit Lions finished fifth with a team grade of 88.1.

Linebacker Eric Kendricks led the charge for the defense with 108 tackles.