The Rams and Patriots will meet in Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta on Feb. 3, despite both teams finishing in the bottom half of the NFL in total defense. Los Angeles was ranked 19th and New England was rated 21st.
But the Vikings continue to believe their best chance at a Super Bowl title depends on their defense, one of the best in the league. They finished fourth in total defense in 2018 (309.7 yards per game), after finishing first in 2017 and third in 2016.
Pro Football Focus this week recognized Vikings safeties Harrison Smith and Anthony Harris in their 2018 season awards.