The Vikings have managed only two sacks in the past three games after collecting them in bunches during a five-game winning streak. One of the big reasons: Quarterbacks simply are getting the ball out faster.
Week 1: Marcus Mariota, Titans
Sacks: 2
Average time before throwing: 2.48 seconds
Week 2: Aaron Rodgers, Packers
Sacks: 5
Time before throwing: 2.70 seconds
Week 3: Cam Newton
Sacks: 8
Time before throwing: 3.10 seconds
Week 4: Eli Manning, Giants
Sacks: 0
Time before throwing: 2.37 seconds
Week 5: Brock Osweiler
Sacks: 4
Time before throwing: 2.51 seconds
Week 6: Bye week
Week 7: Carson Wentz, Eagles
Sacks: 0
Time before throwing: 2.28 seconds
Week 8: Jay Cutler, Bears
Sacks: 1
Time before throwing: 2.66 seconds
Week 9: Matthew Stafford, Lions
Sacks: 1
Time before throwing: 2.37 seconds
Source: Pro Football Focus
It’s too soon to tell how much the immigration crackdown is to blame.
