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

[StickyBun]

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%

[Guest]

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

[Guest]

@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.

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@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.

[Guest]

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?

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@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.

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@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.