One of the best games in the NFL this upcoming weekend could be taking place in Minneapolis where the Houston Texans will travel to face the Minnesota Vikings.
Both teams are 2-0, and there are plenty of intriguing matchups on both sides.
Perhaps the biggest matchup will be second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud against Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Stroud seemingly has a ton of respect for Flores.
“He does a great job of mixing it up, giving you different looks. I’m a big fan of his,” Stroud recently said of Flores in front of the Houston media.
CJ Stroud on Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores:
“He does a great job of mixing it up, giving you different looks. I’m a big FAN of his” pic.twitter.com/aSexdzBW1o
— Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter) September 19, 2024
Flores started his coaching career in New England where he learned how to coach defense for nearly a decade under Bill Belichick.
After a couple of stops as both a head coach (with the Dolphins) and as a senior defensive assistant (with the Steelers), Flores has found a home with Minnesota.
Stroud is going to have to be on his toes against Flores and his defense.
This Vikings defense is filled with experienced players such as Harrison Smith, Stephon Gilmore, and Jonathan Greenard.
The winner of this game could be determined by this matchup because of how important Stroud’s play is to the Texans and how significant Minnesota’s defense is to their identity.
It is fair to say that the winner of this game might be for real this season because both of these teams already have plenty of talent, but this matchup is a marquee one.
The Vikings are in a crowded NFC North and the Texans play in a crowded conference, so this game is a large one for both.
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