How Flores Built an Elite Defense Out of Long Shots & a Saints Preview

Podcast: Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast · Bleav

Opublikowano: 2026-10-10

Two Old Bloggers: Flores’ Elite Vikings Defense, Offensive Struggles, and Saints Preview —Dave Stefano, Darren Campbell, and Drew Bunting discuss the Vikings’ 4-0 start being driven by Brian Flores’ elite defense, which has allowed 51 points through four games despite middling Pro Football Focus grades for most defenders; they argue Flores maximizes players’ strengths, aided by continuity and coaching. They note skepticism about PFF’s conflicting rankings and caution the defense has faced mostly weak offenses so far. In “This Week in Vikings Land,” they highlight Aaron Jones carrying a struggling, 31st-ranked offense amid injuries (Jordan Mason on IR, Justin Jefferson limite...