Just the Numbers: Vikings Offensive Rankings after Week 17

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The Minnesota Vikings have 15 games in the books in 2021, with a 7-9 record heading into Week 18.

Postseason contention is no longer on the table, presumably leaving pride as the end-of-season goal versus the Chicago Bears.

These are the Vikings offensive rankings through 16 games played.

  • 1st in 15+ Yard Gains
  • 3rd in Fewest Interceptions Thrown
  • 3rd Fewest Turnovers
  • 4th in Redzone TD %
  • 5th in Fewest Sacks Allowed
  • 8th in Passer Rating
  • 9th in Passing TDs
  • 9th in 25+ Yard Gains
  • 11th in Passing Yards
  • 11th in Passing DVOA
  • 12th in Yards Gained
  • 13th in Yards per Pass
  • 14th in Points Scored
  • 14th in 40+ Yard Gains
  • 15th in 1st Half Points Scored
  • 15th in 4th Down Conversion %
  • 15th in Points per Play
  • 15th in Touchdowns
  • 15th in Rushing Yards
  • 16th in Yards per Play
  • 16th in Yards per Point
  • 16th in Completion %
  • 16th in 2nd Half Points Scored
  • 17th in Offensive DVOA
  • 17th in Offensive EPA/Play
  • 18th in First Downs
  • 19th in Yards per Rush
  • 22nd in Offensive Penalties
  • 22nd in Time of Possession
  • 27th in Rushing DVOA
  • 27th in Rushing TDs
  • 28th in 3rd Down Conversion %
  • 28th 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).

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