Vikings defense garbage???? heres how they stacked up vs the greatest defense ever (2000 Ravens) and the 2002 Bucs2017 Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings’ defense is the complete package with an elite pass rusher, run-stuffing nose, speedy linebackers, shutdown corner, playmaking safety and guru head coach. They have shut down top quarterbacks like Matt Ryan and Jared Goff and made below average QBs look foolish. While the Vikings haven’t been as dominant against the pass as the Jacksonville Jaguars, all three of the biggest passing games against Minnesota’s defense (New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Washington) included a huge chunk of yards when the Vikings were up by two scores.
Yards allowed per play: 4.7
Points allowed per game: 16.1
ANY/A against: 4.6
2000 Baltimore Ravens
The most hyped and referenced defense since the ’85 Bears, the Ravens’ D dragged Trent Dilfer to a Super Bowl victory. They picked up more turnovers than anyone since 2000 and pitched four shutouts in one season.
Yards allowed per play: 4.3
Points allowed per game: 10.3
ANY/A against: 3.9
2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Possible the best pass defense of all time, In a victory over Carolina, the Bucs gave up 20 passing yards. They did not allow a 300 yard game, even in the postseason and only gave up four 200 yard games.
Yards allowed per play: 4.2
Points allowed per game: 12.3
ANY/A against: 2.3
