The Minnesota Vikings ability to run the football this season is easily described in one word: atrocious. According to NFL.com, Minnesota is averaging 69.8 rushing yards per game. That is the worst average in the NFL. They are averaging 2.7 yards per carry, which is the worst average since the 1953 New York Giants, according to Frank Schwab.
After being known for a monstrous running game for many years, it seems as if the Vikings have to fight for every yard they get. So what has caused this horrific downward spiral?
It’s easy to blame injuries.