With the addition of quarterback Kirk Cousins just hours before the trade deadline, many believe that the offense can come back to life and keep up with the Minnesota Vikings' defense. This defense has been otherworldly to start the year and, according to ESPN, has been the main focal point of the Vikings' season.
The first-half storyline has been how good the defense has been, and should remain the selling point of this team as they push to the playoffs:
The defense has been arguably the NFL's best and has, along with special teams, carried the team all season. The blitz is now their base scheme, with defensive coordinator Brian Flores sending at least one extra rusher on 71.6% of opposing dropbacks. Conversely, the offense ranks among the NFL's worst.
If this offense can get to at minimum league average, this Vikings team has a real shot at winning the Super Bowl this season. They have their first shot to turn things around Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: The Vikings' defense has been story of the first half of the season
