Anatomy of a Sack: The Vikings Quarters Five-Man Pressures

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» In this episode, I talk about:

• The Vikings have shifted to using Quarters coverage as their primary defensive strategy. Last year, his team was blitz-centric, utilizing ‘Hot’ coverages

• Flores has fully embraced this new system, maintaining a two-high safety look regardless of the situation

• In the game against the 49ers, the Vikings used a two-high safety structures to counter Shanahan's offensive movements and create strong defensive edges

• Minnesota’s pressure package is now based on the Quarters coverage scheme

• I detail a sack by the Vikings that exemplifies how Flores is positioning his defense for success with Quarters coverage as their primary strategy

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» Other resources:

Blitzing Through It! The Vikings Hot Blitz vs. the Chicago Bears ('23).

The Minnesota Vikings' Hot Coverages

NFL Trends and the Detroit Lions Quarters Pressures

The Arizona Cardinals' Quarters Five-Man Pressure

The Cincinnati Bengals' Quarters Five-Man Pressures

Trap Check

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