Let’s take a deep look at the Vikings 2019 season, 2020 offseason and what lies ahead in 2020.
2019 Team Ranks
| Total Offense |
16th (5656 yards) |
| Passing Offense |
23rd (3523 yards) |
| Rushing Offense |
6th (2133 yards) |
| Total Defense |
14th (5465 yards allowed) |
| Passing Defense |
15th (3737 yards allowed) |
| Rushing Defense |
13th (1728 yards allowed) |
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| PPG |
25.4 |
| PPG Allowed |
18.9 |
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| Offensive Line Ranks |
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| PFF |
19th |
| Football Outsiders (Run Block) |
7th |
| Football Outsiders (Pass Block) |
14th |
Coaching Staff Changes
| Gary Kubiak replaces Kevin Stefanski as OC |
| Andre Patterson and Adam Zimmer promoted to Co-DC’s |
| Andrew Janocko replaces Drew Petzing as WR Coach |
| Daronte Jones replaces Jerry Gray as DB Coach |
Offseason Additions
| Michael Pierce DT |
| Anthony Zettel DE |
| Tajae Sharpe WR |
| Yannick Ngakoue DE |
Offseason Losses
| Stefon Diggs WR |
| Linval Joseph DT |
| Xavier Rhodes CB |
| Trae Waynes CB |
| Stephen Weatherly DE |
| Mackensie Alexander CB |
| Andrew Sendejo S |
| Josh Kline G |
| Jayron Kearse S |
| Laquon Treadwell WR |
| David Morgan TE |
2020 NFL Draft
| Round 1 (22) – Justin Jefferson WR LSU |
| Round 1 (31) – Jeff Gladney CB TCU |
| Round 2 (58) – Ezra Cleveland OT Boise State |
| Round 3 (89) – Cameron Dantzler CB Mississippi State |
| Round 4 (117) – D.J. Wonnum Edge South Carolina |
| Round 4 (130) – James Lynch DE Baylor |
| Round 4 (132) – Troy Dye LB Oregon |
| Round 5 (169) – Harrison Hand CB Temple |
| Round 5 (176) – K.J. Osborn WR Miami |
| Round 6 (203) – Blake Brandel G Oregon State |
| Round 6 (205) – Josh Metellus S Michigan |
| Round 7 (225) – Kenny Willekes DE Michigan State |
| Round 7 (244) – Nate Stanley QB Iowa |
| Round 7 (249) – Brian Cole II S Mississippi State |
| Round 7 (253) – Kyle Hinton G Washburn |
2020 Schedule with record vs opponents since 2017
| Week 1 – vs Green Bay Packers 1 PM ET FOX |
3-2-1 |
| Week 2 – at Indianapolis Colts 1 PM ET FOX |
0-0 |
| Week 3 – vs Tennessee Titans 1 PM ET CBS |
0-0 |
| Week 4 – at Houston Texans 1 PM ET FOX |
0-0 |
| Week 5 – at Seattle Seahawks 8:20 PM ET NBC (SNF) |
0-2 |
| Week 6 – vs Atlanta Falcons 1 PM ET FOX |
2-0 |
| Week 7 – BYE |
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| Week 8 – at Green Bay Packers 1 PM ET FOX |
3-2-1 |
| Week 9 – vs Detroit Lions 1 PM ET CBS |
5-1 |
| Week 10 – at Chicago Bears 8:15 PM ET ESPN (MNF) |
2-4 |
| Week 11 – vs Dallas Cowboys 4:25 PM ET FOX |
1-0 |
| Week 12 – vs Carolina Panthers 1 PM ET FOX |
0-1 |
| Week 13 – vs Jacksonville Jaguars 1 PM ET CBS |
0-0 |
| Week 14 – at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1 PM ET FOX |
1-0 |
| Week 15 – vs Chicago Bears 1 PM ET FOX |
2-4 |
| Week 16 – at New Orleans Saints 4:30 PM ET FOX (Christmas) |
3-1 |
| Week 17 – at Detroit Lions 1 PM ET FOX |
5-1 |
Miscellaneous Notes
| Vikings haven’t had a losing record since 2014 |
Only Aaron Donald has more total pressures than Danielle Hunter since 2018
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| MIN had the most draft selections in the 2020 NFL Draft (15) |
| 2019 Offense Play Selection |
| Pass – 50.9% |
| Rush – 49.1% |
| PFF Top 5 Graded Players in 2019 |
| 1. Anthony Harris FS 91.1 |
| 2. Eric Kendricks MLB 90.1 |
| 3. Danielle Hunter LE 89.0 |
| 4. Harrison Smith SS 88.4 |
| 5. Kirk Cousins QB 84.2 |
| Players who opted out of 2020 season |
| Michael Pierce NT |
Burning Question: Can the Vikings handle losing key veterans?
Bottom Line: The Vikings have a very good offense even with the loss of Stefon Diggs. Kirk Cousins is a dependable QB and he seems to be comfortable in the Minnesota system. Dalvin Cook had a breakout season in 2019, and will probably get a more expanded role in the passing game.
The problem is they have inexperience at the CB position, shaky WR2 options, and holes on the offensive line. If they were in the AFC they would be in the playoffs every year. I just think in a brutal NFC conference they will ultimately miss out on the playoffs.
Predicted Win Range: 7-9
