Brian Flores employs aggressive blitz strategy against Packers in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:47 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores utilized an aggressive blitz strategy in their Week 1 game against the Packers, orchestrating a blitz on 78.3 percent of Jordan Love's dropbacks. The plan initially faltered as Love accumulated 199 passing yards in the first half. However, the Vikings adjusted in the second half, leading to four sacks and an interception after taking the lead late in the game. Flores will need to recalibrate his strategy facing the Bears and Caleb Williams in Week 2.
- •Flores' blitz rate reached 78.3 percent against the Packers.
- •Love threw for 199 yards in the first half while being heavily blitzed.
- •The Vikings allowed 189 yards and two touchdowns when blitzing in the first half.
- •Minnesota recorded four sacks and an interception after taking the lead.
- •Flores will face Caleb Williams next week after a high-scoring Bears win.
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Flores' unreal blitz rate nearly blew up in his face
"Flores sent the blitz at an unbelievable rate, and Jordan Love shredded him. Then something changed.
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