# Minnesota Vikings unbeaten but questions remain

> Minnesota Vikings lead NFL with 6-0 record but defense questions linger.
- Title: Minnesota Vikings unbeaten but questions remain · Sky Sports
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13604363/are-the-minnesota-vikings-really-the-nfls-best-team-brian-flores-kyler-murray-and-question-marks-for-the-last-unbeaten-side
- Author: Cam Hogwood
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: minnesota vikings, brian flores, kyler murray, nfl, super bowl, unbeaten team, defensive coordinator, quarterback, 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.
## Key takeaway

Minnesota Vikings are NFL's only unbeaten team at 6-0 but their offense struggles to match Brian Flores' defensive success.