From Sky Sports · Cam Hogwood · · 1m 40s
Minnesota Vikings unbeaten but questions remain
Minnesota Vikings lead NFL with 6-0 record but defense questions linger.
In brief
Minnesota Vikings lead NFL with 6-0 record but defense questions linger. Minnesota Vikings are NFL's only unbeaten team at 6-0 but their offense struggles to match Brian Flores' defensive success. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Minnesota Vikings unbeaten
Minnesota Vikings stand alone as NFL's only unbeaten team through seven weeks of 2026 season.
Defensive success
Brian Flores' defense ranks second only to Seahawks in total yards allowed per game.
Blitzing dominance
Vikings blitz opponents on 85.2% of dropbacks, highest rate since NextGen Stats era began in 2016.
Offensive struggles
Vikings offense ranks third-worst in total yards and 23rd in points per game.
Kyler Murray's performance
Kyler Murray completes 83 of 125 passes for 302 yards and three touchdowns.
O'Connell's challenge
Kevin O'Connell's offense struggles to match Brian Flores' defensive success.
Upcoming challenges
Vikings face 4-2 Lions, 5-1 Bills, 4-3 Packers and 6-1 49ers next.
Flores' defensive impact
Flores' defense leads NFL in EPA/play since 2023 and ranks first in scoring.
Harrison Smith's stats
Harrison Smith has 40 interceptions and 20-plus sacks in career.
Vikings' defensive strength
Vikings defense ranks first in EPA/play and second in dropback EPA.
Murray's struggles
Murray has 23 catches from 31 targets for 302 yards.
Vikings' record
Minnesota Vikings are 6-0 with 10 touchdowns.
Defensive coordinator
Brian Flores is the Vikings' defensive coordinator.
Vikings' future
Vikings face challenges to maintain unbeaten record.
Vikings' defense
Vikings defense leads NFL in EPA/play since 2023.
The takeaway
Minnesota Vikings are NFL's only unbeaten team at 6-0 but their offense struggles to match Brian Flores' defensive success.
