Vikings remain undefeated but face skepticism about historic status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings maintain their perfect 6-0 record following a victory in Week 7. Despite their strong defensive performance, which ranks highly in metrics like EPA per play and DVOA, analysts caution against labeling their defense as historic. Offensively, the team ranks near the bottom in success rate and passing yards, highlighting a significant gap that could hinder their Super Bowl aspirations. As the season progresses, the Vikings will face tougher competition, raising questions about their longevity as an undefeated team.
- •Vikings are 6-0 after Week 7 games.
- •Defense leads NFL in EPA per play and success rate.
- •Offensive ranks are 31st in success rate and 29th in yards.
- •Upcoming schedule poses greater challenges against strong offenses.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Hot Read: The Vikings are undefeated, not historic
"The Vikings are undefeated, but let’s stop with the historic talk.
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