Vikings blitz on 85% of dropbacks Sunday

Minnesota won 16-10 to remain unbeaten at 6-0.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Lol QCs having to chart/pad these tomorrow morning https://t.co/mkkRLg6kBV Via @BenFennell_NFL on X

What happened: Brian Flores directed the Vikings' pressure-heavy defense Sunday. Minnesota held its opponent to 10 points.

Why it matters: The win kept Minnesota atop the standings. Its unusually frequent blitzes give future opponents a clear protection challenge.

By the numbers: The 85% blitz rate was the second-highest team-game mark in the past 20 seasons, behind Arizona's 88% against San Francisco in 2013.

What to watch: The Vikings' next game will test whether they sustain that level of pressure.

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