Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants: Winners and losers from week 4

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Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

The defensive line

To begin the season, the Vikings’ defensive line was terrorizing opposing quarterbacks. In week one, they were able to limit the talented and athletic Marcus Mariota. In week two, the defensive line faced former MVP Aaron Rodgers, before facing the reigning MVP Cam Newton in week three.

After facing three quarterbacks who are incredibly difficult to bring down, the Vikings’ defensive, spearheaded by the defensive line, led the league in sacks. On Monday night, the defensive line wasn’t able to register a single take down of Eli Manning, who is basically a human statue.

The front four was helped out immensely by the Vikings’ secondary, who were able to take away New York’s three best receivers. The Giants also game planned against the new edition of the purple people eaters, calling a lot of quick throws and screens to help slow down the pass rush. But after their dominant performances in the first three weeks, it was a let down when we didn’t get to see Eli thrown to the ground.

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