Just the Numbers: Vikings Defensive Rankings after Week 8

Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings have seven games in the books in 2021, losing last weekend to the Dallas Cowboys 20-16 in a lousy effort.

Minnesota travels to Baltimore to play the Ravens in Week 9. Baltimore is 5-2 and fresh off a bye week.

These are the Vikings defensive rankings before Week 9.

Please note: Bye weeks have begun, so all stats are ranked on a per-game basis.

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  • 1st in Sacks
  • 4th in Defensive DVOA
  • 4th in Passing TDs Allowed
  • 5th in Defensive 3rd Down %
  • 5th in Completion % Allowed
  • 6th in 2nd Half Points Allowed
  • 10th in Touchdowns Allowed
  • 11th in Passer Rating Allowed
  • 12th in Points Allowed
  • 12th in Rushing TDs Allowed
  • 13th in Takeaways
  • 13th in Points per Play Allowed
  • 13th in 1st Downs Allowed
  • 18th in Passing Yards Allowed
  • 19th in Defensive 4th Down %
  • 19th in Interceptions per Snap
  • 20th in Yards Allowed
  • 20th in Yards per Play Allowed
  • 21st in Rushing Yards Allowed
  • 21st in Yards per Pass Allowed
  • 22nd in 2nd Half Points Allowed
  • 25th in Defensive Redzone TD %
  • 27th in Yards per Rush Allowed

Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sally from Minneapolis. His Viking fandom dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ and The Doors (the band).