October 17, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Vikings finished their disappointing 2021 campaign with an 8-9 record, missing the postseason entirely, and firing their general manager and head coach.
The change is on the way.
These are the Vikings’ final year-end offensive rankings.
- first in Fewest interceptions thrown
- first in fewer gifts
- first in 15+ yard gains
- 5th in Fewer bags allowed
- 5th in passer rating
- sixth in 25+ yard gains
- 7th in Gains over 40 yards
- ninth in Red Zone %TD
- ninth in Passing TD
- 11 in passing yards
- 12 in yards gained
- 12 in Yards per Play
- 12 in passing yards
- 12 in Passing DVOA
- 13 in % completion
- 13 in Points scored in the second half
- 14 in points scored
- 15 in points per play
- 15 in Points scored in the first half
- 15 in 4th % conversion down
- 16 in offensive DVOA
- 16 in Touchdowns
- 16 in yards per point
- 17 in EPA/offensive game
- 17 in Rushing Yards
- 19 in Offensive Sanctions
- 19 in Yards per Rush
- 20 in first attempts
- 24 in possession time
- 26 in 3rd % downconversion
- 27 in Expedited DVOA
- 27 in Offensive penalty yards
- 28 in rushing TDs
- 32 in Most units 3 and up
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh Y Sally from Minneapolis. His Viking hobby dates back to 1996. He listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos’ and The Doors (the band).
