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4 reasons why the Vikings will beat the Jets in Week 13

By Adam Carlson

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Vikings defeated the Jets 37-17. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 21: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Vikings defeated the Jets 37-17. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /
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Edge rushers have a great opportunity

Outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith is ninth in the league in sacks with 9.5 and Danielle Hunter is tied or 16th with seven. They are a challenge for any opposing team’s offensive tackles, even high-level blockers.

Smith leads all edge rushers with 61 pressures and will likely face off against Duane Brown, who has struggled at left tackle. Right tackle has struggled more and Hunter should be able to find some success against rookie Max Mitchell.

This will be one area where the Minnesota Vikings should have a distinct advantage. Mike White may be a quarterback many football fans are rooting for, but playing at a high level is hard when a defender is constantly in your face.

Although these two players should be potential game-changers in every contest, they could make a very big difference on Sunday. Don’t be surprised if Smith moves up the list of NFL sack leaders after this game.

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