Are we getting close to elite territory with this defense?
Green Bay torched the defense for a half, but the last 5 halves are close to the best defensive performances I have seen in my lifetime. Granted you have the scheme, but you have 1 elite pass rusher in Turner followed by a plethora of other options. The linebackers are extremely effective if not flashy with a rejuvenated Pace, Wilson, Cashman and now Van Noy. The DL other than Van Ginkel is incredible young and talented. Turner, Williams, Rodriguez, Redmond, Orange, Banks and TID are starting to dominate games and win either with pass rush or stopping the run which has been the one weakness of FLO's defenses in the past. You have the beef up front that by the end of the season the rotation of the D-line and linebackers is going to be overwhelming most teams. The D back is solid enough.
Banks looked good in limited snaps. Redmond is always in the backfield disrupting plays. I think with the guys we have and the coach we have, all we need is a bit of offense and we definitely could be in elite territory.
The in game adjustments from Flo are stellar.
How the D coaches and scouts work so well to bring in the right players for this scheme is right more than wrong (Allen, Hargrave aside)
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
The #Vikings have recorded a sack in 31-straight games dating back to 2024. It is the team’s longest sack streak in franchise history.
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) September 28, 2026
(Via @VikingsPR) pic.twitter.com/njZqPHSwq4
LIVE WELL ~ LOVE MUCH ~ LAUGH OFTEN
As good as they are we need average QB play and not much more to make a run. They’re not the 85 bears but certainly very very good. The good thing is we have 2 average QB’s in the room and Murray has upside in this O
Not to be the negative nanny, but I wouldn't go that far this soon. The Bears game was marred by weather; the Pack torched blown coverages for half a game and the Bucs exploited a blown coverage for an easy (and explosive) TD early. We'll see if we improve at the same rate as offensive coordinators' find ways to exploit what we are doing. Love, Williams and Mayfield are not Allen, Mahomes and Burrow. Love what I see, but crown 'em after these three games? Nah.
This defense win not be elite for very long if the offense doesn't get it shit together. You can't sustain this, unless we can score points and win TOP. Otherwise it will wear down as the season goes.
If the Vikings get even a semblance of an offense going they may be unstoppable. https://t.co/c8L72MoVAR
— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) September 29, 2026
LIVE WELL ~ LOVE MUCH ~ LAUGH OFTEN
Anyways, here’s to hoping the Vikings offense can get on track because the defense and special teams units are championship caliber.
— Jason Harmon (@JasonHarmonNFL) September 28, 2026
LIVE WELL ~ LOVE MUCH ~ LAUGH OFTEN
Cricket wrote:
https://x.com/JasonHarmonNFL/status/2104921330554470433?s=20
Literally no where to go but up.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
PurplePorsche wrote:
Not to be the negative nanny, but I wouldn't go that far this soon. The Bears game was marred by weather; the Pack torched blown coverages for half a game and the Bucs exploited a blown coverage for an easy (and explosive) TD early. We'll see if we improve at the same rate as offensive coordinators' find ways to exploit what we are doing. Love, Williams and Mayfield are not Allen, Mahomes and Burrow. Love what I see, but crown 'em after these three games? Nah.
I need to see more as well, but if the offense could contribute more the D wouldn't have to be otherworldly every damn Sunday. 🙄
The Vikings have the ___ best defense in the NFL.
— Patrick Siepman @PatSieps Sep 29, 2026
The Vikings have the ___ best defense in the NFL.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
Flo always has seemed to be able to get pressure on QB's. The issue always was with a team like Detroit or Philly, they would just run it down our throats. The run defense in limited exposure has been better, with more upside and depth than any other year. Building up the beef in the trenches appears to be a very wise decision. If there is a weakness, Its likely on the back end. Having Harry back has solidified it though.
Edit Post (mod action — author will see a notice)
Warn Poster
Suspend User (3 days)
The user will be suspended for 3 days and will receive an email with the reason and information about how to appeal.