Minnesota Vikings Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7 | IND | 10.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 262 |
| W6 | BYE | BYE WEEK • No game | |||||
| W5 | NOLA | 11.0 | 13 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 151 |
| W4 | MIA | 8.0 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 206 |
| W3 | TB | 17.0 | 16 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 274 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
AWAY @ Detroit Lions
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because the opponent offensive environment, despite strong pass rush, turnover creation and recent defensive form. Minnesota Vikings brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Pass Rush • Turnover Creation • Recent Defensive Form
HOME vs Buffalo Bills
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because strong opponent line play, despite strong pass rush, turnover creation and recent defensive form. Minnesota Vikings brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush • Turnover Creation • Recent Defensive Form
AWAY @ Green Bay Packers
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
The matchup grades favorably because an exploitable opponent offensive line, strong pass rush and turnover creation. Green Bay Packers has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity. Minnesota Vikings brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush • Turnover Creation • Recent Defensive Form
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | 3.9 pts | Pending | DEF #21 | AWAY @ DET |
| 2026 Week 7 | 9.8 pts | 10.0 pts | DEF #3 | HOME vs IND |
| 2026 Week 5 | 9.7 pts | 11.0 pts | DEF #9 | AWAY @ NOLA |
| 2026 Week 4 | 12.0 pts | 8.0 pts | DEF #1 | HOME vs MIA |
| 2026 Week 3 | 11.5 pts | 17.0 pts | DEF #5 | AWAY @ TB |
| 2026 Week 2 | 5.9 pts | 15.0 pts | DEF #29 | AWAY @ CHI |
| 2026 Week 1 | 9.0 pts | 8.0 pts | DEF #9 | HOME vs GB |