Just the Numbers: Vikings Offensive Rankings after Week 5

Dustin Baker |

Oct 13, 2021

Top Breakout — Oct 10, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) and running back Alexander Mattison (25) celebrate MattisonÕs run against the Detroit Lions during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Vikings have five games in the books in 2021, with a 2-3 record to show for it.

On the whole, the Vikings offense is an average bunch, and the defense has markedly improved since Week 2.

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These are the Vikings offensive rankings through Week 5.

2nd in Fewest Giveaways
2nd in Interceptions Thrown %
6th in Completion %
7th in 10+ Yard Gains
7th in Redzone TD Conversion %
8th Fewest Sacks Allowed
8th in 1st Half Points Scored
9th in 15+ Yard Gains
10th in Passing Yards
10th in Passing TDs
10th in Passer Rating
10th in Sack per Snap %
11th in Yards Gained
13th in Time of Possession
15th in Yards per Play
15th in Yards per Rush
15th in Rushing Yards
15th in First Downs
17th in DVOA
18th in Points per Play
19th in Points Scored
19th in Offensive Penalties
19th in 25+ Yard Gains
19th in 3rd Down Conversion %
20th in Yards per Pass
20th in Offensive Penalty Yards
20th in Touchdowns
23rd in 40+ Yard Gains
28th in 2nd Half Points Scored
32nd in Rushing TDs

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).