Can Vikings Handle Chiefs’ Fearsome Pass Rush in Week 6?

October 15, 2015   ·   Zach Kruse   ·   Jump to comments

The Minnesota Vikings have had the better part of three weeks to prepare for the pass rush associated with the 3-4 defense: a week of prep for the Denver Broncos, a bye week to make corrections and another week of game-planning for Sunday's showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. 
The Vikings must now handle the second dose of an attacking 3-4 front better than the first.
In Denver, Minnesota was overwhelmed by edge-rushers Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware, the two headliners of the league's top pass rush. An opportunity to upset the unbeaten Broncos blew up when safety T.J. Ward came unblocked off the right edge and strip-sacked quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, ending the game on Denver's seventh sack of the contest. 
The Chiefs' best chance at snapping the team's four-game losing streak and upsetting the Vikings on Sunday will also come via the pass rush.
Kansas City will be without running back Jamaal Charles, who left its Week 5 loss to the Chicago Bears ...

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