Why is this notable? Well, there are two reasons: First, this is double the four-man pass rush snaps the Vikings utilized last season. Second, deploying a four-man pass rush allows you to play with seven defenders in coverage. This is ideal, if you can get away with it. Last year’s Vikings could not.

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into Week 3 against the Houston Texans with growing expectations. Locally, people are excited over Sam Darnold's resurgence and the defense's play. Nationally, however,

Vikings depending on Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson and stout defense in Week 3 confrontation with powerful Texans

NFL Week 3 power rankings still have Chiefs No. 1, which isn't a surprise, but the fast-rising Steelers, Vikings, Saints and Buccaneers are surprises.

The NFL scores have been kind to road underdogs through two weeks. Teams that were getting at least six points in the NFL spreads are a perfect 8-0 against the spread, while home teams are only 16-15 straight-up.

The NFL season rolls with some intriguing Week 3 matchups. Chris “Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz kick off the show discussing the underdogs hot start to the season & who their picks are for their Survivor Pools.