Vikings win without red zone snaps for first time since 2007
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings secured a victory in Week 3 of the NFL without taking a single snap in the red zone, a feat not accomplished since 2007 against the Chicago Bears. This unusual statistic highlights concerns about the offense's performance, currently ranked last in the league for yards per game. The Vikings now hold a 3-0 record, but the health of star receiver Justin Jefferson, who sustained an ankle injury during the game, raises questions about their ability to maintain success moving forward.
- •Vikings won without red zone snaps for the first time since 2007.
- •Team ranks last in NFL for yards per game.
- •Justin Jefferson suffered an ankle injury during the game.
- •Vikings improve to 3-0 with this victory.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — The Vikings did something in Week 3 that no one has done since 2007
"The Minnesota Vikings did something that hasn't happened since 2007, but is it worth celebrating?
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