Vikings defense sets the pace in Minnesota's 6-0 start

The unit held its Oct. 25 opponent to 10 points.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 55m1 min read

The Vikings defense continues to set itself apart from the rest. 👀 https://t.co/CcrTEqTV3P Via @NBCSports on X

What happened: NBC Sports highlighted the Minnesota Vikings defense on Tuesday as the unit separates itself from the rest of the NFL during the 2026 regular season. Minnesota most recently closed out a 16-10 victory on Oct. 25.

Why it matters: That defensive standard keeps the Vikings unbeaten with the No. 1 seed in hand. Holding opponents to low totals also gives the front office margin as the Nov. 10 trade deadline nears.

By the numbers: Minnesota sits at 6-0 (W6 streak, No. 1 seed) following its 16-10 result on Oct. 25.

What to watch: The unbeaten Vikings carry a six-game winning streak into their next regular-season contest ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.

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@NBCSports 2026-10-27T16:00:01.470996+00:00

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