Lions Week 8 Preview: Breaking Down Vikings’ Offensive, Defensive Schemes

Detroit Lions (4-2) host Minnesota Vikings (6-0) Sunday Nov 1, 1pm FOX. Dan Campbell said: “Minnesota is playing outstanding football… they play very complementary football.”

Vikings offense under Kevin O’Connell/Wes Phillips runs pre-snap motion, play action 33.6% (2nd most), end-arounds. Key is Justin Jefferson, TJ Hockenson uptick, Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones.

Vikings defense under Brian Flores is best in NFL — No.1 in points, EPA, sacks. They stack line more than any defense, use max pressure and max coverage, lots of Double Mug and Double A-gap blitzes

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