The Vikings’ offensive line held their own and protected quarterback Kirk Cousins in Sunday’s 26-20 OT win over the Saints.
That might be a little more challenging in the Divisional Round against the 49ers.
In his rookie season, Nick Bosa already looks like the real deal. The former Ohio State star finished his rookie season with nine sacks. He also finished with a Pro Football Focus grade of 86.7.
In fairness, Bosa is actually behind Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan in PFF’s gradings, and the Vikings slowed him down.
The Vikings don’t have the best offensive line. But they have been one of the best teams in the NFL to utilize the play-action thanks to Gary Kubiak and Kevin Stefanski’s schmes. If Minnesota can get its running game going early with Dalvin Cook, that will change everything with trying to neutrilize Bosa and the rest of the 49ers’ pass rush.