Bradford, Vikings Offense Comfortable in Shotgun Formation

Back in August, it would have been difficult to predict quarterback Sam Bradford and running back Jerick McKinnon would be two key cogs for the Vikings offense.

But the pair have helped Minnesota race out to a 5-0 start after Sunday’s 31-13 home win at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Matt Vensel of the Star Tribune noted that the Vikings expanded use of the shotgun formation has helped Bradford, McKinnon and the rest of Minnesota’s offense click in the first part of the season.

Vensel wrote:

Bradford, their new quarterback, lined up in the shotgun on their first four plays [Sunday], including a pair of 1st-and-10s. After a couple of runs from under center, Bradford completed a 23-yard out route to Adam…