Minnesota Vikings Best and Worst: Week 4 vs. Houston Texans
By Adam Carlson
More Bad Things
The Vikings may have won this game, but eventually one of these winless teams was likely going to come away with the victory. Both teams did enough to warrant being on the losing end of the contest, but thankfully Minnesota made fewer mistakes.
The final Texans drive was far too easy, the Vikings let them move the chains at will and make their way right down to the goal line. The entire game came down to a Houston player being able to hold on to the football to finish a catch, and games can’t be allowed to be that close.
Other bad things from Week 4
- Can’t set up screens. With every passing week, it becomes more painful to watch the Minnesota Vikings try to successfully execute a screen. Linemen in the wrong place, too much pressure, and the target dropping the pass have all been issues. One of these weeks the team will be able to actually complete one and gain a few yards.
- Giving up pressures. By now, it’s obvious the Minnesota offensive line can run block pretty well, but it’s disappointing to see Kirk Cousins get sacked three times and get pressured many more times on the day. If he can be given time, the passing attack could be very scary.
- Disappearing acts. Zero catches from players like Irv Smith Jr. and Bisi Johnson is hard to believe in this offense. Defenses should be paying attention to Thielen, Jefferson, and Rudolph, making these other players more likely to be able to contribute. Smith’s 14 yards is just absurd to think about considering his potential.
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What did you think were the best and worst things from the Minnesota Vikings clash with the Houston Texans in Week 4? And what has you the most worried or excited moving forward? Let us know in the comments!