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Since 2006, the Vikings have been known especially for their strong run defense (# 1 in the NFL in 2006, 2007, and 2008 ; they are the first NFL team to accomplish this since the AFL – NFL merger in 1970 ), anchored by the Williams Wall consisting of defensive tackle Kevin Williams and nose tackle Pat Williams ( no relation ).

With the addition of sack-leader Jared Allen in 2008, the dominant front four began being called by several nicknames, including " Thunder and Plunder " and " Shock and AWWE " ( an acronym of their surname initials ).

As well known as the " Great Wall of Purple " & " The 4 Norsemen ".