Not long ago, the Minnesota Vikings conducted a shutout over the Las Vegas Raiders, a 3-0 victory that kept the purple team’s season afloat.
Per EPA/Play, the Vikings’ defense climbed to sixth-best in the NFL at the time, and defensive coordinator Brian Flores was universally praised as a miracle worker for transforming Minnesota’s defense in one offseason.
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The defense was so stingy that Vikings fans enjoyed the personnel, confident that Flores could continue the production henceforth. Even the cornerbacks — CBs are at the top of the Vikings’ wishlist every offseason — appeared sturdy and foundational for the future.