1) How are the Minnesota Vikings viewed from someone who isn’t part of the fan base? And how would you stack them up against other 0-2 teams this season?
I think 12s see the Vikings as a good franchise. Minnesota hasn’t had any luck against the Seahawks lately, however, so I don’t think there is a dread about the Vikings overall. That said, Minnesota has an offense a lot like the Titans and Seattle’s defense doesn’t appear that good once again so 12s are not going to like seeing the Vikings’ offensive weapons.
Just like last year’s start for Minnesota the team is better than its record shows. To me, there is no doubt that the Vikings are the best 0-2 team in the NFL and it isn’t close. The Bengals aren’t as bad as they have been and a close loss to the Cardinals has no shame. Plus, both games were on the road. Offensively, Minnesota has too many good skill positions players to be overwhelmed by other teams.
2) Who is one player on offense and one player on defense for the Seahawks that fans of the Minnesota Vikings might not know, but should.
Offensively for the Seahawks tight end Will Dissly is capable of being a very productive receiver. He is an excellent blocker already and that is why Seattle drafted him in 2018. But in his first seasons, both cut short by injury, Dissly proved he could catch the ball as well. He has a career catch rate of 78 percent when targeted and runs better than most think. He was underutilized in week 2 and I think that changes in week 3.
Defensively, defensive end Rasheem Green is off to a great start in his fourth year. Two years ago he led Seattle in sacks (which isn’t saying much since it was only four, but still…) but he missed a bunch of time last year with injury. Green can play all along the defensive line and is strong enough to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks from the inside but quick enough on the outside to be a threat. The biggest question about him has always been health instead of talent and he seems healthy so far this year.