The Vikings have scratched and clawed their way to a 3-0 record. Dating back to last year, Minnesota has won eight in a row.
They’ve done it with defense and special teams. Their offense, to date, has not been good enough.
Via NBC Sports research, the Vikings could become the first team in the Super Bowl era to win four straight games without gaining 250 or more yards.
Currently, the Vikings have the worst offense in the NFL, with an average output of 238.3 yards per game. (The Titans rank 31st, with 249.3.)
Yes, the Vikings are prevailing in the only stat that matters: points scored vs. points allowed, one game at a time.
The offense nevertheless needs to improve. If/when it does, the Vikings could emerge as a true contender.
For now, wins happening without a high-powered offense become money in the bank for January. If they can ever pull the cord on the Kevin O’Connell lawnmower, Minnesota will be able to play with — and to beat — anyone.