The Vikings are undefeated, not historic
“Historic” has become one of those buzz words that gets far too overused when discussing players and/or teams. It’s right up there with “generational talent.” If every team is “historic” or if every good player is “generational,” then the word loses meaning, and really no one and nothing is worthy of those classifications. And yeah, […]
The Minnesota Vikings have achieved an undefeated record, currently standing at 6-0. However, they should not be heralded as a historic team, as their defensive unit is not in the same league as some of the great defenses of the past decade. Their defense ranks 10th in defensive DVOA over the last six games, trailing behind teams like the 2020 Steelers and 2021 Bills.
While their defense currently leads in EPA per play, DVOA, and defensive success rate, the Vikings' offense is lagging behind, ranked 31st in offensive success rate, 29th in yards per game, and having the second-fewest passing yards in the league. To win the Super Bowl, the Vikings would need to do something unprecedented, as their current performance would result in the worst DVOA of any Super Bowl winner by a significant margin.
The Vikings' unbeaten record is impressive, but they still face a challenging schedule ahead, particularly in terms of the offenses they will face in the remainder of their games. Despite their defensive success, the Vikings' offense has yet to prove they can compete with top-tier offenses, and they remain a fun story of gutting out wins for now.
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