Are the Vikings really the NFL's best team? — SkimNews
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- Minnesota Vikings are the NFL's lone undefeated team at 6-0 in 2026, winning despite an offense ranked 30th in EPA/play and last in success rate.
- Brian Flores' defense leads the league in scoring defense (12.3 points per game), sacks (21), and blitz rate, including an 85.2% blitz rate against Daniel Jones—the highest in a single game since 2016.
- Kyler Murray has completed 83 of 125 passes for 812 yards and three touchdowns, ranking 30th in passing yards and failing to elevate Justin Jefferson, who has just 302 receiving yards through six games.
- Justin Jefferson has 302 receiving yards on 31 targets, fewer than Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, highlighting the Vikings' failure to utilize their best offensive weapon.
- Kevin O'Connell's offense has scored only 10 touchdowns—tied for the third-fewest by a 6-0 team in NFL history—creating a stark imbalance with the elite defense.
- Blake Cashman recorded two sacks and five pressures on 12 rush attempts against the Colts, exemplifying the disruptive versatility of Flores' linebacker corps.
- Harrison Smith became the third player in NFL history with 40+ interceptions and 20+ sacks, joining Ronde Barber and Charles Woodson, while thriving in Flores' aggressive scheme.
Why it matters: The Vikings’ 6-0 record masks a dangerous imbalance: their defense allows a league-low 12.3 points per game, but their offense ranks near the bottom in efficiency, scoring just 10 TDs. If Murray and O'Connell can’t improve, the team risks collapsing like the 2025 Colts, who started 8-2 before missing the playoffs.
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