DUBLIN -- The Minnesota Vikings defense admits that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterback Aaron Rodgers foiled their plans.

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, a former Mike Tomlin assistant, utilizes pre-snap movement into different post-snap coverages more than any other defensive coordinator in football, but four-time MVP, Rodgers, and Smith were able to catch them in the middle of their shifts and get chunk plays multiple times.

Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard says that Rodgers’ football IQ and his quick release helped the Steelers get chunk plays right out of the gate.

“As we’ve all seen, [he is] as advertised,” Greenard said. “Crazy arm, obviously just getting the ball out quick. Understanding the defenses, trying to find the

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