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Cowboys visit a Vikings team that hasn't sacked many at home
Posted at 11:12 AM on Thu., Oct. 14, 2010 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Gerry Fraley / Reporter Bio | E-mail | News tips
Helped by a loud home crowd -- and pumped-in noise some maintain -- Minnesota mounted a fierce pass rush at the Metrodome last season.
The crowd noise forced opponents to use a silent count, which allowed Minnesota's pass-rushers to get a roaring start off the line. The Vikings had a league-high 25 sacks for eight regular-season games at home. They embarrassed the Dallas Cowboys with six sacks during a playoff win at the Metrodome.
Through the small sample of two home games, the Vikings have not had the same pass-rush this season. They have three sacks in two home games.
End Jared Allen has had a steep drop in production. A year ago, Allen had a league-high 9 1/2 sacks at home. He has one sack at home this season.
Posted at 11:12 AM on Thu., Oct. 14, 2010 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Gerry Fraley / Reporter Bio | E-mail | News tips
Helped by a loud home crowd -- and pumped-in noise some maintain -- Minnesota mounted a fierce pass rush at the Metrodome last season.
The crowd noise forced opponents to use a silent count, which allowed Minnesota's pass-rushers to get a roaring start off the line. The Vikings had a league-high 25 sacks for eight regular-season games at home. They embarrassed the Dallas Cowboys with six sacks during a playoff win at the Metrodome.
Through the small sample of two home games, the Vikings have not had the same pass-rush this season. They have three sacks in two home games.
End Jared Allen has had a steep drop in production. A year ago, Allen had a league-high 9 1/2 sacks at home. He has one sack at home this season.