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The Vikings have at least one sack in each of their last 35 games -- this is the longest active streak.
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Minnesota Vikings Stats, trends and matchup insights · Updated · Data through Week 8
Through Week 8, the Vikings are 6-1, allow an NFL-low 13.3 points per game, and have a sack in each of their last 35 games, the longest active streak in the NFL.
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Streaks
The Vikings have allowed less than 300 passing yards in each of their last 6 games.
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This season
The Vikings defense has allowed successful plays on 36% of plays this season -- best in NFL.
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This season
The Vikings defense has blitzed on 33% of plays this season -- highest in NFL.
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The Vikings have pressured opposing QBs on 35% of pass attempts with tight coverage this season -- best in NFL. Bills QBs have a 6.9 passer rating against tight coverage this season -- 3rd-worst in NFL.
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The Vikings have forced 11 turnovers this season -- T-9th-most in NFL. The Bills have turned the ball over 11 times this season -- T-10th-most in NFL.
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Bills RBs have rushed for 10 or more yards on 15.0% of 156 carries this season -- 2nd-best in NFL. The Vikings have allowed 10+ yards on 13.0% of carries to RBs this season -- 3rd-worst in NFL.
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The Bills are averaging 5.0 yards per carry on rushes up the middle this season -- 2nd-best in NFL. The Vikings have allowed 4.4 yards per carry when defending rushes up the middle this season -- T-5th-worst in NFL.
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Win-Loss Summary
Vikings record in key game situations, 2026 season
- Overall6-1 · 0.857T-1st in the NFL in win percentage
- When forcing 1+ turnover6-1 · 0.8574th in the NFL in win percentage
- When allowing under 5.0 yds per rush5-0 · 1.000T-1st in the NFL in win percentage
Team Strengths & Weaknesses
Where the Vikings stand among all 32 teams, 2026 season
- Scoring offense27th of 3220.0 points per game
- Scoring defense1st of 3213.3 points allowed per game
- Defense vs. wide receivers5th of 3226.7 PPR fantasy points allowed
- Defense vs. running backsT-5th of 3218.4 PPR fantasy points allowed
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Defensive profile: the Minnesota Vikings are a stout defense, allowing 26.7 PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers (league average 31.4) and 18.4 to running backs (22.0). See the full league map →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Vikings' defense in 2026?
Through Week 8, the Vikings allow 13.3 points per game, the fewest in the NFL, and their defense has allowed successful plays on 36% of plays, the best rate in the league. They have a sack in each of their last 35 games, the longest active streak in the NFL, and are 6-1.
Who do the Vikings play in Week 9?
The Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Nov. 9, at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Where does this data come from?
All numbers come from Inside Edge's Remarkable engine and cover the 2026 NFL season through Week 8 unless a note says otherwise. This page is updated each week after the games.
This page presents descriptive statistical analysis for informational purposes only. It is not betting advice and does not guarantee any outcome. Data source: Remarkable™, Inside Edge's proprietary sports data engine.