PFF ranks Vikings' secondary among the lowest in NFL for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Pro Football Focus has ranked the Minnesota Vikings' secondary 22nd ahead of the 2026 NFL season, citing concerns about the group. Despite a history of strong performance and the influence of defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the Vikings struggled last season, breaking up only 14 passes, the fewest in the league. The team signed James Pierre, who excelled in coverage last year, while Byron Murphy Jr. seeks to improve his 59.8 PFF coverage grade from 2025. The performance of the cornerbacks and the safety group will be pivotal to the Vikings' success moving forward.
- •Vikings' secondary ranked 22nd by PFF before 2026 season.
- •Team broke up only 14 passes last season, lowest in the league.
- •James Pierre signed; he had an 88.9 PFF coverage grade in 2025.
- •Byron Murphy Jr. recorded a 59.8 PFF coverage grade last season.
- •Cornerback play crucial for the team's defensive success in 2026.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — What does PFF think of the Vikings' secondary in 2026?
"PFF ranked every secondary in the NFL and the Vikings did not finish very high.
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