The New Orleans Saints are set to play a Minnesota Vikings defense that accomplished a notable statistic in 2017.
The Vikings held opposing offenses to a 25.2 third-down conversion percentage, which represent the best mark in the NFL since 1991.
"We have good players," Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said in a Wednesday teleconference. "They play good."
There is obviously more to the success rate than Zimmer's explanation, of course.
Minnesota's defense is anchored by two first-team All-Pro selections with safety Harrison Smith and cornerback Xavier Rhodes, and a second-team All-Pro selection in defensive end Everson Griffen.