Zimmer called his best game of the season, only rivaled by the playoff win last year. The defensive playcalling was a masterful display, overcoming a personnel disparity and containing an elite squad across from the Vikings. Plus, the release of Hercules Mata'afa, whether or not the Vikings will play Dalvin Cook against Atlanta, and a 101 primer on blitz counters.

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Hercules Mata'afa: https://www.startribune.com/vikings-waive-defensive-tackle-hercules-mataafa-sign-end-jordan-brailford/572730731/

Some good zone coverage: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1316141664012914688

My article about the 4th down choice: https://zonecoverage.com/2020/minnesota-vikings-news/crunching-the-numbers-behind-mike-zimmers-4th-and-1-decision/

How to counter a blitz: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1316218709866733569

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