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Alexander Mattison Confirms a Suspicion about 2023 Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings employ five semi-big-name names at running back, signed a run-blocking tight-end to start free agency, extended fullback C.J. Ham’s contract, and drafted DeWayne McBride in Round 7 last month.

Alexander Mattison Confirms a Suspicion about 2023 Vikings

What do those moves mean to you?

Well, they should suggest the 2023 Vikings have a primary goal on the brain — running the football more in head coach Kevin O’Connell’s second campaign. During his first hurrah, Minnesota ran the ball third least per playcalling percentage, and Minnesota’s time of possession suffered accordingly.