Minnesota Vikings Defense Rankings 2024

How good is the Minnesota Vikings defense in 2024? Now that the season is done, we know that Brian Flores’ group was one of the best in the NFL. Below, we take a look at various rankings, stats, and information about the Vikings 2024-25 defense.

Flores entered year two of his defensive coordinator tenure in Minnesota, with a bunch of new faces. It looks like he and Kwesi knew exactly what they were doing during the offseason. Questions about the interior defensive line, linebackers and cornerbacks have all mostly been answered. As a result, the Vikings are at or near the top of every statistical category and ranking you can find on the internet.

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Here’s where the Vikings defense ranked in the 2024 NFL season, according to PFF, DVOA, ESPN FPI and the top-ranked NFL defense rankings online, via Sportsnaut….

“The Minnesota Vikings defense picked off Jared Goff twice and would’ve added a pick-six on top of that but it was drooped. While Minnesota did allow 31 points to the Lions offense on Sunday Night Football, it was still a 17-9 game at the end of the third quarter. Ultimately, the inability of the Vikings’ offense to put points on the board took a toll on this unit and the proverbial damn broke in a 14-point fourth quarter. Very few offensive play-callers have had answers for what Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores throws out. Kevin O’Connell is one, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is the other. – Sportsnaut

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Below is how the 2024 Vikings defense statistically ranked against the other 31 NFL teams, in points and yards allowed per game. If you watch the Minnesota Vikings play, these rankings make a lot of sense. The Vikings defense bends but does not break in the red zone.

Obviously based on the numbers, Minnesota has struggled at defending the pass. That is true, but part of it is because of how well they defend the run. Teams are forced to pass, and are having some success. Hard to argue with the results however, because the Vikings are allowing the 3rd least amount of points per game.

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Here is the Minnesota Vikings current defensive depth chart, including practice squad and injured reserve list for the Minnesota Vikings defense.

Scheme: Hybrid 3-4

Minnesota Vikings Defense – Coaches (2024)

The Vikings defensive coaching staff is made up of the following individuals. Brian Flores was hired prior to the 2023 season, in an attempt to improve a struggling defense. His performance was better than what the numbers showed, and he’s already proving that early in 2024. Most of last year’s defensive coaches have returned. Here is the Vikings full defensive staff.

Head Coach: Kevin O’Connell

Defensive Coordinator: Brian Flores

Assistant Head Coach, Outside Linebackers: Mike Pettine

Defensive Assistant: Imarjay Albury

Defense Quality Control: Lance Bennett

Defensive Line: Marcus Dixon

Assistant Defensive Line: Patrick Hill

Inside Linebackers: Mike Siravo

Inside Linebackers Assistant: Thad Bogardus

Safeties: Michael Hutchings

Defensive Pass Game Coordinator: Daronte Jones

Bookmark this Vikings’ Defense Rankings and Information post! Then, check back after each game for updates!

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