EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – Even with only three healthy cornerbacks to throw at the Saints’ wide-open, pass-first offense, the Minnesota Vikings defense says it’s more than ready for the highly anticipated rematch Thursday night.
Perhaps the proud veteran unit’s performance in the NFC title game has something to do with that.
The Vikings held the Saints to 257 total yards in the 31-28 overtime loss in New Orleans. That includes just 73 yards on six full drives in the second half.
The Saints capitalized on a long kick return and Percy Harvin’s fumble at the Minnesota 6-yard line for their two touchdowns in the second half.
The Vikings forced the Saints to punt four times in the second half and seven times in the game.
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