The Minnesota Vikings are somehow sitting at a perfect 3-0, but if you’ve been watching, you know it’s been an absolute grind, and their offense is flat out struggling. This team has clawed their way to wins, extending a remarkable eight-game winning streak dating back to last year, all thanks to some serious defense and clutch special teams play. Their offense, though? It’s just not good enough.
238.3 Yards Per Game and Nobody Has Seen This Before
Let’s talk numbers, because these are pretty wild. The Vikings currently sport the worst offense in the entire NFL, averaging a paltry 238.3 yards per game. Think about that: the 31st ranked team, the Titans, are still putting up almost 250 yards a game with 249.3. Here’s the kicker, via some NBC Sports research: Minnesota is one game away from becoming the first team in the Super Bowl era to win four straight games without ever gaining more than 250 yards in any of them. That’s not the kind of history you want to make.
The “Only Stat That Matters” Can Only Hide So Much
Yeah, yeah, we all know the only stat that truly matters is points scored versus points allowed, and the Vikings are winning that battle one game at a time. But how long can this go on? Their offense *needs* to improve. Seriously. If and when they can finally “pull the cord on the Kevin O’Connell lawnmower,” as the talk around the league goes, this team could actually emerge as a true contender. Imagine what they could do if the offense ever clicked. For now, these ugly wins are like money in the bank for January. If they ever get their act together on offense, Minnesota could absolutely play with, and beat, anyone in the league.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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