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Minnesota Vikings physical style play is yielding winning results

By Adam Carlson

Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Minnesota Vikings are winning games with physical and disciplined play, leading them to an undefeated record through 4 weeks of the 2016 NFL season.

In a league where much emphasis is placed on high scoring offenses with multiple star players making headlines, the Minnesota Vikings are one of the few teams attacking opponents with a strong defense and a smash-mouth style of play.

There were plenty of reasons to count the Vikings out when it comes to the 2016 NFL season. Losing a starting quarterback, running back, left tackle, right tackle, and center would be enough to send most teams to the bottom of the standings, Minnesota fought back and realized that they had enough talent to still compete with the best in the league.

While Sam Bradford continues to develop in the Minnesota offense, the rest of the players on the field are constantly grinding down their opponents thanks to a healthy rotation of players, strong mindset, coaching, and determination.

One player who is really buying into what the Minnesota Vikings is doing is guard Brandon Fusco, who continues to play strong football despite all the circumstances surrounding the team.

"“I think we’re a tough, physical team and nothing really fazes us,” said Fusco according to the Pioneer Press. “We always fight. We just know how to win.”"

A “never say die” attitude like may sound familiar. Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has been a firm believer in the team despite all the hardships they have faced to this point. In fact, he is more confident in this year’s team than the previous season according to ESPN.

"“I thought our team did a lot of good things last year, but I didn’t know if we were ready. I don’t know if we were really ready to go that far. This year’s team? I don’t know how far we can go, either, but this team is kind of special.”"

Next: Full game-by-game 2016 Vikings season preview

Right now, it does look like the Minnesota Vikings have something special going on. The team is an amazing +10 when it comes to giveaways/takeaways and are only giving up 12.5 points per game. When this offense starts hitting on all cylinders, this could be the scariest team in the league.

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