The Vikings defeated Green Bay 31-29 this past Sunday to move to 4-0, but it got to be tight. Minnesota held a 28-7 halftime lead before allowing the Packers to get back into the game. Minnesota recovered an onside kick to win the game.
Minnesota’s defense has been one of the best, if not the best, in the NFL through four weeks. Still, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel informed the media that defensive coordinator Brian Floris was unhappy with the Packers’ win.
Van Ginkel said Flores told the players that the play did not meet the standards. The Minnesota defense gave up several chunk plays, which had a snowball effect in the second half. Flores told his team that there were 10-12 plays in the second half that were negative for the Vikings’ defense and that it was unacceptable.
The Vikings lead the league with 17 sacks and have forced three turnovers on the season. Flores will get his defense ready to face the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers on Sunday.
