Just the Numbers: Vikings Offensive Rankings after Week 16

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The Minnesota Vikings have 15 games in the books in 2021, with a 7-8 record heading into Week 17.

Next, the Vikings travel to Green Bay for a matchup with the Packers. Green Bay is fighting for homefield advantage, whereas the Vikings must win or face near-mathematical elimination from the postseason.

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These are the Vikings offensive rankings through 15 games played.

  • 1st in 15+ Yard Gains
  • 2nd in Fewest Sacks Allowed
  • 3rd in Fewest Interceptions
  • 3rd in Fewest Giveaways
  • 5th in Redzone Scoring %
  • 5th in Passer Rating
  • 7th in 4th Down Conversion %
  • 9th in Yards Gained
  • 9th in Passing Yards
  • 9th in 1st Half Points Scored
  • 9th in Passing TDs
  • 9th in 25+ Yard Gains
  • 10th in Passing DVOA
  • 10th in Yards per Pass
  • 12th in Points Scored
  • 12th in Rushing Yards
  • 13th in Yards per Play
  • 13th in Touchdowns
  • 13th in 40+ Yard Gains
  • 14th in Offensive EPA/play
  • 14th in Points per Play
  • 14th in Completion %
  • 14th in First Downs
  • 16th in Yards per Point
  • 16th in 2nd Half Points Scored
  • 17th in Offensive DVOA
  • 17th in Yards per Rush
  • 19th in Time of Possession
  • 24th in Offensive Penalties
  • 25th in 3rd Down Conversion %
  • 25th in Rushing TDs
  • 27th in Rushing DVOA
  • 29th in Offensive Penalty Yards

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).