Should Kevin Williams play more nose tackle?

The veteran had a strong game last night, moving from his normal position to lining up over the opposing team's center.

November 8, 2013 at 5:24PM

Kevin Williams had 2.5 sacks last night in the Vikings' 34-27 victory over Washington, and most of his success came when he lined up over center.

Fred Evans was sidelined for the game, so Williams moved over from his three-technique spot.

Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus breaks down why Williams playing nose tackle -- which he prefers not to do, by the way -- makes sense.

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Chris Miller

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Chris Miller supervises coverage of professional sports teams. He has been at the Minnesota Star Tribune since 1999 and is a former sports editor of the Duluth News-Tribune and the Mesabi Daily News.

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