The Minnesota Vikings let Danielle Hunter leave as a free agent this year, deciding not to pay market price for a player who'd flourished into the franchise's latest in a long line of prolific pass rushers.

The Texans, fresh off a prime-time win in Houston, head to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Why it matters: The Week 3 matchup features two teams hoping to remain undefeated as the 2024-25 campaign marches on.

Vikings beat the Texans 31-23 in Houston on Oct. 4, 2020. Last week: Texans beat the Bears 19-13; Vikings beat the 49ers 23-17. Texans offense: overall (9), rush (10), pass (12), scoring (8). Texans defense: overall (3),

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,

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.

All is right with the Minnesota Vikings after two games. They are a perfect 2-0, having defeated the New York Giants in the season opener and the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers in Week 2.