The bend-but-don't-break unit has been remarkable the last month, holding opponents to an average of 17.3 points per game since Minnesota's Week 9 bye. The Vikings have stars at every level of the defense, with DE Everson Griffen, CB Xavier Rhodes and S Harrison Smith being among the best at their respective positions. But the main reason this unit has been so dominant is its front four (Griffin, Danielle Hunter, Linval Joseph and Tom Johnson). With the Vikings being able to get pressure by rushing just four, they're able to keep an extra guy in coverage, forcing the opposing quarterback to throw into small windows.