The Minnesota Vikings success so far this season has caught the national (and local) media by surprise, which in turn has caused a collective second-look at what has been working for the Vikings. And while the emergence of Sam Darnold has drawn some attention, Brian Flores’ defense seems to be drawing even more.
This is Flores’ second season as the Vikings’ defensive coordinator, and between personnel changes and the installation and player command of his scheme, he seems to have gotten his unit to where he wants it to be.
Statistically, that is near the top of the league after four weeks in most key metrics, such as:
- Fourth-fewest points allowed (59)
- Lowest percentage of scoring drives allowed (21.