07-Nov-2009 11:09am
 
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Minnesota Vikings
    
 Year  Pts All  Yds All  Pass Yds  Pass TDs  Rush Yds  Rush TDs  Sacks  Ints  IR TDs  Fum  FR TDs 
2008333467834491512291045120132
200731154104225221185738156162
20063274798382315975929213152
2005344517633352318411433243110
2004395589438883020061539111111
SUMMARY
Def / ST Rank: #4   
Overall: #110

The Vikings continue to be a shutdown rush defense. Tackles Pat and Kevin Williams form a wall, which is hard to penetrate for opposing running backs. Minnesota also really improved their pass rush last season, totaling 45 sacks. This was mainly due to the addition of Jared Allen, one of the premier pass rushers in the game. The secondary was a bit of an issue for the Vikings, though. They had just 12 interceptions and ranked 18th against the pass. If you want to beat the Vikings, it is through the air. The Vikings are an opportunistic defense/special teams unit. Minnesota scored four touchdowns and always seem to be near the top of the league in defense/special teams touchdowns. The return game is just so-so with Bernard Berrian the top threat to break a big play on punt returns. Rookie Percy Harvin could give this unit a lift this year, though.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Vikes are a solid fantasy defense. They will limit points and yards, and are usually good for a few scores per season. And their sack total will be among the best in the league as long as Allen is around. Consider them a top-five fantasy defense/special teams.
2009 Draft Guide - Def / STs
 # 1  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT  
 # 2  Philadelphia EaglesPHI Hot
 # 3  New York GiantsNYG  
 # 4  Minnesota VikingsMIN  
 # 5  Baltimore RavensBAL  
 # 6  New York JetsNYJ Sleeper
 # 7  Tennessee TitansTEN  
 # 8  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM  
 # 9  Arizona CardinalsARI  
 # 10  Dallas CowboysDAL  
 # 11  New England PatriotsNWE  
 # 12  Indianapolis ColtsIND  
 # 13  San Diego ChargersSDG  
 # 14  Chicago BearsCHI  
 # 15  Miami DolphinsMIA  
 # 16  Green Bay PackersGNB Sleeper
 # 17  Washington RedskinsWAS  
 # 18  Carolina PanthersCAR  
 # 19  Seattle SeahawksSEA Sleeper
 # 20  San Francisco 49ersSFO  
 # 21  Buffalo BillsBUF  
 # 22  Houston TexansHOU  
 # 23  Jacksonville JaguarsJAC Cold
 # 24  Atlanta FalconsATL  
 # 25  Oakland RaidersOAK  
 # 26  New Orleans SaintsNOR  
 # 27  Cincinnati BengalsCIN  
 # 28  St. Louis RamsSTL  
 # 29  Cleveland BrownsCLE  
 # 30  Kansas City ChiefsKAN  
 # 31  Detroit LionsDET  
 # 32  Denver BroncosDEN  
»  Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
»  Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
»  Injury Concern.
»  Sleeper.
» Auction values based on std 12-team scoring league with $100 cap.