Through the past two games, only two NFL quarterbacks — Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford — have been pressured less than the Vikings' Kirk Cousins.
The running game has been just as efficient since the dismal season-opening loss at Cincinnati, where the offensive line couldn't get out of its own way. Vikings running backs, with a start each by Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison, since combined to average 4.8 yards per carry against the Cardinals and Seahawks.
That's a winning formula under first-year coordinator Klint Kubiak.
"We didn't help [Kubiak] the first game," center Garrett Bradbury said Monday. "[But] we all stood up here after Week 1 and we were like, 'This can be a great offense.' We have the players, we have the coaches, the scheme, and I think you saw a glimpse of that."
The Vikings offensive line only has one player, right tackle Brian O'Neill, who has built a strong NFL reputation. The four players to his left — right guard Oli Udoh, Bradbury, left guard Ezra Cleveland and left tackle Rashod Hill — also deserve recognition for more consistent protection and bulldozing the last two weeks.
"They all played well," coach Mike Zimmer said. "O'Neill has played well all year. I think Oli did some good things [Sunday], Cleveland did some good things. Bradbury had a tough matchup with that big nose tackle, but he did a good job. I thought Rashod played well, late he got a little bit high. For the most part he did a really good job. He battled all day."
It was a collective effort beyond the five linemen. Cousins has been very impressive, seemingly comfortable in a game plan with decisive reads and quick throws. He completed more than a handful of passes in which the Seahawks had a "free runner," or untouched pass rusher, that Cousins was responsible for mitigating by getting the ball out. Teammates like fullback C.J. Ham and tight end Tyler Conklin have also played well up front.
Here's a deeper look at how. Stats like pressure and play-action percentages are compiled by Pro Football Focus.