As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. Like last year, Tom Mead and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on scheme, Tom on the players.
Today, analyzing the Minnesota Vikings’ defense.
ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT
VIKINGS RUN DEFENSE
It’s a strange one, as the title suggests. Overall, it’s been a very poor unit, ranked 31st in the league allowing 4.7 YPC. Only the Steelers are worse. They play a 4-3 front, as they have for seemingly decades now.