Minnesota Vikings Defense Rankings 2024
How good is the Minnesota Vikings defense going to be in 2024? Through two weeks, they look really good. Below, we take a look at various rankings, stats, and information about the Vikings 2024 defense rankings, in 2024.
Brian Flores entered year two of his defensive coordinator tenure in Minnesota, with a fresh looking bunch that has quite a bit of talent all over the field. Early questions regarding the defensive line and secondary seem to be answered, at least for now.
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Minnesota Vikings Defense Rankings 2024 – Week 3
Here’s where the Vikings defense ranks, entering week three of the 2024 NFL season, according to PFF, DVOA ESPN FPI and the top-ranked NFL defense rankings online, via Sportsnaut.
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2024 Minnesota Vikings Defense – Team Stats
Below is how the 2024 Vikings defense statistically ranks against the other 31 NFL teams, in points and yards allowed per game. Just like in the updated NFL defense rankings, the Vikings are off to a good statistical start, as well. So far, they look like a ‘bend but don’t break’ defensive unit.
The Giants, and especially Niners, were able to move the ball up and down the field pretty successfully, but both teams struggled to punch it in. Because the Vikings have held leads during most of both games, opposing offenses have passed a lot. Running the ball against Minnesota has been close to impossible.
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2024 Points allowed per game: 3rd (11.5)
‘24 Total yards allowed per game: 18th (319.5)
2024 Passing yards allowed per game: 25th (231.5)
‘24 Rushing yards allowed per game: 8th (88.0)
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2024 Minnesota Vikings Defense – Depth Chart
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
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Practice Squad | Injured Reserve/Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOLB | Jonathan Greenard | Pat Jones II | Andre Carter II | Gabriel Murphy | ||
| DE | Jonathan Bullard | Jalen Redmond | Jonah Williams | |||
| NT | Harrison Phillips | Taki Taimani | ||||
| DT | Jerry Tillery | Levi Drake Rodriguez | ||||
| ROLB | Andrew Van Ginkel | Dallas Turner | Jihad Ward | Bo Richter | ||
| LILB | Blake Cashman | Kamu Grugier-Hill | Dallas Gant | Kunaszyk, Jordan | ||
| RILB | Ivan Pace Jr. | Brian Asamoah | ||||
| RCB | Byron Murphy Jr. | Shaq Griffin | Dwight McGlothern | Mekhi Blackmon | ||
| LCB | Stephon Gilmore | Akayleb Evans | Fabian Moreau | Wright, Nahshon | ||
| NCB | Josh Metellus | NaJee Thompson | ||||
| SS | Harrison Smith | Jay Ward | ||||
| FS | Camryn Bynum | Theo Jackson | Bobby McCain |
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
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