The depth chart distributed by the Vikings lists their defense as a 3-4 alignment, which is a loose interpretation based on what onlookers witnessed in a joint practice Wednesday against the Tennessee Titans.
New defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme should be labeled as a "U."
"U" for Unconventional.
There were times when Flores had only one defensive lineman on the field, flanked by three outside linebackers. He used three safeties together often.
Linebackers blitzed. Corners blitzed. Safeties blitzed.
The pre-snap movement and gyrations as players bounced around the formation, showing blitz while disguising their intentions, looked like organized chaos.