Viking's defense historically amazing on 3rd down in 2017

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Viking's defense historically amazing on 3rd down in 2017 - StickyBun - 12-18-2017

Remember what this was like BEFORE Zimmer?

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3rd Down Defense, NFL, Since 1991
1. NO, 1991 - 26.1%
2. MIN, 2017 - 26.1%
3. OAK, 1998 - 26.3%
4. DAL, 1992 - 27.2%
5. TEN, 2003 - 27.7%

Viking's defense historically amazing on 3rd down in 2017 - Guest - 12-18-2017

I knew they were executing at a high level on 3rd down but damn this is impressive.

Viking's defense historically amazing on 3rd down in 2017 - Guest - 12-18-2017

Quote: @StickyBun said:
Remember what this was like BEFORE Zimmer?

No doubt. I remember having teams in 3rd and long and knowing it didn't matter, they were likely going to give up the 1st down.

Viking's defense historically amazing on 3rd down in 2017 - Guest - 12-18-2017

Quote: @greediron said:

@StickyBun said:
Remember what this was like BEFORE Zimmer?
No doubt. I remember having teams in 3rd and long and knowing it didn't matter, they were likely going to give up the 1st down.

That was miserable. Then again, I remember when we had Moss and Culpepper and we were in third and long and it didn't really matter. We were probably going to get it.

Viking's defense historically amazing on 3rd down in 2017 - Guest - 12-19-2017

I don't care who you are, this is impressive. My impression is that the D has gotten gradually better as the season has gone on. Is that possible?

Viking's defense historically amazing on 3rd down in 2017 - Guest - 12-19-2017

Quote: @Montana Tom said:
I don't care who you are, this is impressive. My impression is that the D has gotten gradually better as the season has gone on. Is that possible?

I think so, other than the Carolina game perhaps. I think everyone is buying into the unselfish team concept and Zimmer's game plans.

Viking's defense historically amazing on 3rd down in 2017 - Guest - 12-19-2017

Quote: @Montana Tom said:
I don't care who you are, this is impressive. My impression is that the D has gotten gradually better as the season has gone on. Is that possible?

Waynes had definitely gotten better over the season and I don't think anyone has dropped off.