I think the Bucs match up very well against the Vikings.
Vikes have an antiquated offensive approach and Kirk and company really struggle to get going if they can't establish Dalvin and the run game. Kubiak and Zim are hard headed enough to play to the one strength of Tampa's defense and run the ball.
Their tackles are weak in pass protection. The team has allowed 21 sacks despite attempting the 4th fewest passes in the league. Bucs matchup strongly there as well.
Even if the Bucs slow starting woes continue there isn't an easy way for the Vikings to pour on points early. The teams that have torched this defense are those with innovative offenses that punt the run game and attack through the air early and often. That just has not been the Vikings game since DeFilippo was fired.
Vikings defense is allowing the 9th most YPG in the NFL and the 7th most points. They are equally vulnerable to the run and the pass. It's one of the worst defenses Zimmer has ever had as the Vikings head coach.
Arians is 5-2 off the bye as a head coach/interim head coach.
It's tempting for me to fall into the "same old yuccs" doom and gloom and belive the team will blow this playoff oppurtunity but I don't see any path to victory for this Vikings team.
To be honest, I'm more concerned about the Falcons games than I am this one.
