The Minnesota Vikings are sitting undefeated after two weeks, a wild start considering quarterback Kyler Murray has only taken 11 snaps this entire season. Yeah, you read that right: *eleven* snaps, and they’re 2-0. This team is finding ways to win, even if their offense is still stuck in neutral.
Defense Is a Mad Scientist’s Masterpiece
Let’s be real, that win against the Bears in those gnarly conditions was exactly what the Vikings needed. They got a lucky punch-out on the goal line, for sure, but it wasn’t just blind luck; that was a well-timed play that saved their bacon. If the Bears score there? Who knows what the Vikings’ offense would’ve done. But the real story here is Brian Flores. That dude is a mad scientist on defense. He blitzed Caleb Williams on 27 of his 33 dropbacks in Week 2, a mind-blowing 81.8% of the time! That strategy held an offense that just dropped 59 points in Week 1 to a measly three points. Caleb Banks is balling out too. Brian Baldinger gave him huge props, and it was deserved. Banks was tearing it up against the Bears, even going against All-Pro Joe Thuney. That guy, and “Big Citrus” apparently, are gonna be a problem for teams.
The Offense Needs a Kickstart, and Trading JJ is Just Noise
Alright, the defense is cooking, but the offense? It’s been rough. Horrid, even, since training camp. All the positive vibes about the offense have come from practices, not actual games. Kyler Murray, with his grand total of 11 snaps and that one bonehead pick, is expected to return from his concussion in Week 3. Hopefully, he’ll be “aight” and lay off the dumb throws, because this offense needs a spark, and fast. And speaking of QBs, there’s been all this talk, this “rumor” about JJ being traded because of injuries elsewhere in the league. Honestly, it’s just noise. The guy is third string. What team is really gonna take on his salary for this year and next, and what would they even give up? It feels like something for folks to just yammer about.
The Vikings are undefeated, sitting atop the NFC North in the early power rankings, and honestly, it doesn’t even matter who’s under center right now because that defense is doing WORK. This Sunday, they’re facing the Tampa Bay Bucs, who haven’t won a game yet. The Bucs are gonna be chomping at the bit for their first W, but the way Flores’s defense is playing, I’m telling you, that butt-kicking they got coming is still coming. They’ll probably have to wait until next week to get a win. We’ll see if the offense can finally get on track, but one thing is clear: the NFC North is in serious trouble, and the Vikings D is why.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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