Why is this notable? Well, there are two reasons: First, this is double the four-man pass rush snaps the Vikings utilized last season. Second, deploying a four-man pass rush allows you to play with seven defenders in coverage. This is ideal, if you can get away with it. Last year’s Vikings could not.

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into Week 3 against the Houston Texans with growing expectations. Locally, people are excited over Sam Darnold's resurgence and the defense's play. Nationally, however,

NFL Week 3 power rankings still have Chiefs No. 1, which isn't a surprise, but the fast-rising Steelers, Vikings, Saints and Buccaneers are surprises.