Vikings Climb Into Top 5 of Cumulative NFL Power Rankings During Bye

Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0 and come out of their bye week atop the NFC North by two games and just one of three remaining undefeated NFL teams, along with the San Francisco 49ers (6-0) and Kansas City Chiefs (5-0). Brian Flores defense is the biggest reason for the unbeaten start. The Vikings have allowed the fewest points in the league (12.8 per game) and are giving up just 259.8 yards per game. They are also tied for first in the NFL with a plus-6 turnover margin, and they have held opponents to a league-best 22 percent conversion rate on third down. This is a Brian Flores appreciation post 🗣️ @InsideTheNFL | @Vikings https://t.co/aLJ8sy8rBO NFL Films (@NFLFilms) October 21, 2026 Meanwhile, the offense still has plenty of work to do to pull itself out of the early hole it dug in Weeks 1-4. Going into the weekend, Minnesota ranks 27th in total offense (283.0 yards per game) and 22nd in scoring (21.8 points