If there’s one thing to know about the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, it’s that they love to bring the heat.
The Vikings lead the NFL in blitz rate per dropback so far in 2025 at 42%. Creative blitzes that confuse offenses and bring pressure from unexpected places have been a staple for Minnesota since Brian Flores became defensive coordinator in 2023, and that’s been no different this season.
“For the most part, it's very much what it's been,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said of the Vikings’ defensive scheme. “There's a couple of things that have changed from over the last couple of years a little bit, but all in all, it's very much coach Flores.