By Rod Walker | The Advocate
Playing against the Vikings defense is always tough.
Having to do it in Minnesota can be even tougher.
The Saints have won just three times in the 17 games they have played in Minnesota. That includes a regular season and playoff loss during the 2017 season.
The Saints only road wins in the series came in 1985, 1993 and 2011.
On Sunday, the Saints try to get their fourth win against a defense that ranks first in the league on third down conversions, fourth in sacks (first in the NFC) and one that hasn't allowed a rush of 20 or more yards all season.
"They’re number one in a ton of categories," Payton said. "They play a real good tight man coverage. They mix up the pressure. The zone pressures have always been hard with them on the passing situations, particularly third down. (Eric) Kendricks inside gets them all started, the safeties on the back end." ...
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