With a mediocre 4-5 record, it seems out of place to talk about this year’s Vikings team being the best in any respect, and yet you can’t ignore the stats the Vikings’ offense are putting together after nine games. In several key areas, the Vikings are poised for franchise records this century, and may have the most talented team at the skill positions since the 1998 powerhouse.
Let’s take a look.
Offense Looking Good in Several Key Metrics
First off, the most important stat for an NFL offense is points scored. You can look good in a number of other areas, but if you can’t put the ball in the end zone, it doesn’t really matter.