NFL TEAM

Minnesota Vikings

2026 record: 6-0

WEEK 8 MATCHUP AWAY @ Detroit Lions

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

Minnesota Vikings Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 MIN vs DET
Overall Team FormAverage
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineMajor Concern
Overall blocking environment
Run GameAverage
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentWeak
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseElite
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontElite
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlElite
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingLow
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

Minnesota Vikings is playing through below-average offensive-line conditions, which can make both pass protection and sustained rushing production more difficult. That passing volume comes with elevated pressure and sack exposure.

Minnesota Vikings has not shown a strong catch-up passing tendency in the current sample, so late-game volume is not a major part of the public outlook right now. The matchup with Detroit Lions adds pressure because a strong opposing pass rush is meeting a protection unit that currently grades below average.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
MIN PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionMajor Concern
DET PASS RUSH
Pass RushElite
MIN RUN GAME
Run GameAverage
DET RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseStrong
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Minnesota Vikings DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 3.9
SC Rank #21
WEEK 8

AWAY @ Detroit Lions

3.9 pts

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.

Current Week DEF #21 Matchup 2/10
WEEK 9

HOME vs Buffalo Bills

5.0 pts

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.

Early Outlook DEF #19 Matchup 2/10
WEEK 10

AWAY @ Green Bay Packers

8.4 pts

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.

Longer-Range DEF #7 Matchup 8/10
CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

QB #1 Kyler Murray
QB #2 Carson Wentz
QB #3 Max Brosmer OUT
RB #1 Jordan Mason QUESTIONABLE
RB #1 Max Bredeson
RB #2 Aaron Jones QUESTIONABLE
RB #3 Demond Claiborne OUT
WR Michael Briscoe OUT
WR #4 Tai Felton
WR #5 Myles Price
TE #2 Gavin Bartholomew QUESTIONABLE
TE #3 Ben Yurosek
TE #4 Josh Oliver OUT
2026 SCHEDULE

Minnesota Vikings Schedule

Week 1 HOME vs Green Bay Packers 2026-09-13 • GB 22 - MIN 39
Week 2 AWAY @ Chicago Bears 2026-09-20 • MIN 9 - CHI 3
Week 3 AWAY @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026-09-27 • MIN 23 - TB 16
Week 4 HOME vs Miami Dolphins 2026-10-04 • MIA 10 - MIN 15
Week 5 AWAY @ New Orleans Saints 2026-10-11 • MIN 23 - NO 13
Week 7 HOME vs Indianapolis Colts 2026-10-25 • IND 10 - MIN 16
Week 8 AWAY @ Detroit Lions 2026-11-01
Week 9 HOME vs Buffalo Bills 2026-11-09
Week 10 AWAY @ Green Bay Packers 2026-11-15
Week 11 AWAY @ San Francisco 49ers 2026-11-22
Week 12 HOME vs Atlanta Falcons 2026-11-29
Week 13 HOME vs Carolina Panthers 2026-12-06
Week 14 AWAY @ New England Patriots 2026-12-10
Week 15 HOME vs Detroit Lions 2026-12-20
Week 16 HOME vs Washington Commanders 2026-12-27
Week 17 AWAY @ New York Jets 2027-01-03
Week 18 HOME vs Chicago Bears 2027-01-10
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