Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox has been one of the most disruptive interior pass rushers in the NFL this season. Standing in his way for much of the game should be right guard Joe Berger, who at age 35 has put together another strong season while leading all Vikings in playing 99.8 percent of snaps. Cox, 6-4 and 310 pounds, causes havoc up the middle for offenses, particularly quarterbacks. Since Cox entered the league in 2012, only eight defensive tackles have more than his 34 sacks. The Eagles can create pressure from all angles, often moving Cox and defensive end Brandon Graham, the Eagles' sacks leader, around the line. So the Vikings' interior line, led by Berger and center Pat Elflein, will be critical in keeping the heat out of quarterback Case Keenum's face. Berger ranked 24th among all NFL guards in pass protection, allowing 23 pressures this season, according to Pro Football Focus.
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