Vikings rank first in defense impact despite offensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings maintain a 4-0 record after beating the Miami Dolphins 15-10. The Pro Football Network has ranked the Vikings' defense, managed by Brian Flores, first in the NFL based on their Defense Impact metric, scoring 85.0. This ranking comes despite a lackluster offensive performance, with only one touchdown in 32 possessions since Week 2. Miami struggled against Minnesota's defense, finishing with only 198 yards and converting just 2 of 9 third downs. The Vikings will face the New Orleans Saints next week. Cleveland Browns fans expressed frustration over their team being ranked 24th, despite a 3-1 record.
- •Vikings are 4-0 following a 15-10 win over Miami.
- •Minnesota's defense leads the NFL with a score of 85.0.
- •Browns are 3-1 but ranked 24th, prompting fan backlash.
- •Next, Vikings will face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
- •Despite injuries, Atlanta ranks third in defense impact.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Leads the Pack,’ ‘Hard to Believe These Rankings’ — 4-0 Vikings Top PFN’s Defense Impact List as Browns Fans Push Back on Their Spot
"The Minnesota Vikings are 4-0 despite one offensive touchdown in 32 possessions since Week 2. In a post on X on Tuesday, Pro Football Network ranked the Vikings’ defense, run by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, first in the NFL through four weeks at 85.
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