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Vikings vs. Lions: 4 offensive keys in week 16

These keys are pivotal for the Vikings offense to succeed and get the win over the Lions

The Minnesota Vikings return to U.S. Bank Stadium for a pivotal divisional matchup against the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions.

As the playoffs inch closer, both teams are fighting for a spot in the dance while trying to gain much-needed momentum to bring with them past the conclusion of the regular season.

The Lions still have a scenario available where they can take the number-one seed in the conference and get that coveted first-round bye week. The Vikings are just fighting for a spot with an outside shot at the NFC North division title. With the Los Angeles Rams’ win over the New Orleans Saints, the Vikings hold the seventh seed and currently have a 52% chance of making the playoffs, according to NFL.com.

The Lions defense has been an up-and-down unit this season. They’re a young unit with good pieces to build their future with, such as linebacker Jack Campbell and nickel Brian Branch. They’re a unit that is stout against the run. Despite seeing the 12th most rushing attempts, they’ve allowed the eighth-fewest rushing yards.

The Minnesota offense has also been an up-and-down unit as they sort out the quarterback position down the stretch of this season. Nick Mullens came in for his first start last week and had some positive moments, but it wasn’t enough to hold off Cincinnati’s comeback bid last Saturday.

The Vikings have no choice but to keep winning if they want to hold on to their playoff spot. To do that the offense will have to follow these four keys to success against Detroit’s defense.

4 Vikings offensive keys in Week 14 vs. Raiders

The Vikings offense is struggling and they will need to perform well to beat the Raiders on Sunday

After having a bye week to lick their wounds from the two previous defeats, the Minnesota Vikings are back in action, this time on the road. Minnesota takes on the Las Vegas Raiders in Allegiant Stadium at 3:05 p.m. CST.

The Vikings offense struggled mightily in their two losses just before the bye week. In weeks 11 and 12, the Vikings’ offense was tied for 29th in EPA/play with the Cleveland Browns and in front of only the Carolina Panthers and the New York Jets.

Since cutting bait with Josh McDaniels and that regime, the Raiders’ defense has come alive.

Minnesota is still firmly in the playoff picture as they currently hold the second wild-card spot and the sixth seed in the playoffs. But those two losses to the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears may loom large as these were chances to distance themselves from the pack.

Instead, they are fighting off three teams with the same 6-6 record as they hold, including the Green Bay Packers, for a shot at the playoffs. Every game matters and the Vikings need to capitalize on each game.

If the Vikings want to get back to their winning ways against the Raiders, the offense has to look a lot better than it did before the bye. To do that, they will need to follow these four keys to victory.

4 offensive keys for Vikings vs. Broncos

Minnesota’s offense has been on a tear with Dobbs at the helm. To continue, they will need to follow these four keys to victory on Sunday.

What was once labeled as a throwaway game a few weeks ago has suddenly become one of the more interesting matchups on the docket for week 11.

The Minnesota Vikings head on the road to battle the Denver Broncos in primetime Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CST.

Minnesota is on a whopping five-game winning streak since starting the season 1-4, becoming one of the better feel-good stories in the NFL.

Denver has gone on a three-game winning streak of their own, including wins against powerhouses like the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills.

During their win streak, their defense has been playing lights-out. The Broncos are sixth in EPA per play allowed and seventh in EPA per dropback allowed since week seven.

If the Vikings want to keep their winning streak going, they will need to follow these keys to success against this zoned-in Denver defense.

4 offensive keys for Vikings vs. 49ers

If the Minnesota Vikings want to leave week seven with a win, the offense will need to follow these keys on Monday night

The Minnesota Vikings take on the San Francisco 49ers to put the finishing touches on week 7 of the NFL today at 7:15 p.m. CST on ESPN.

To say that the Vikings are underdogs going into this game is an understatement. Fanbases across the NFL are already staking claims to players on the Minnesota roster as they have been deemed sellers at the trade deadline.

Before the front office decides on whether or not to fold the season, they have what could be considered the biggest test of the 2023 season.

The 49ers are the odds-on favorite not only to make the Super Bowl this season but win it. There’s no better litmus test than the potential number-one team in the league.

One of the primary reasons is the 49ers suffocating defense that ranks first in points allowed and third in yards allowed. To combat this dominant unit, it will take a near-perfect game from the offense.

In this exercise, we list four foundational aspects of the offense to get them started on the right track.

4 offensive keys for Vikings in week 6 vs. Bears

These offensive keys are pivotal to a Vikings win over the Bears

The Minnesota Vikings are arriving at a pivotal point in their team-building process. With the team starting 1-4 this season, there will be some exceptionally tough decisions that need to be made sooner rather than later.

Those decisions start with their performance against the Chicago Bears this Sunday at noon CST. With the two teams fighting to stay out of the basement of the NFC North, there is talk of how much of this season is salvageable for the Vikings, who had higher expectations for this season than this putrid start.

The Vikings’ offense is a perfect indication of the frustrations of this team. They are a top-ten offense in yards but only 16th in points. 11th in first downs but dead last in fumbles lost and turnovers. Have the second-most yards and the most touchdowns in the passing game but 29th in rushing yards and one of only two teams (Pittsburgh Steelers) to not have a rushing touchdown.

Facing the 30th-ranked scoring defense should be an opportunity for a get-right game, but to do that, they will need to follow these four keys to victory.

4 offensive keys for Vikings in week 4 vs. Panthers

These offensive keys could propel the Vikings to victory on Sunday

After a trio of disappointing losses, the Minnesota Vikings are once again looking to right the ship as they head to Charlotte to face the Carolina Panthers.

A last ditch effort to save the 2023 season, Kirk Cousins and this pass offense will be relied upon to face a Panthers defense that ranks top ten in yards given up through the air. Carolina is a young, fast defense that enjoys getting after the quarterback.

Minnesota has a ton of talent on the offensive side of the ball, which gives us a few options as to how they can combat this Ejiro Evero-coached defense.

4 offensive keys for Vikings in Week 3 vs. Chargers

If the Vikings want to win on Sunday, they will need to execute well on offense via @MixsonS_NFL

The Minnesota Vikings host the Los Angeles Chargers in what feels like a must-win game this Sunday at 12 pm Central.

Minnesota’s offense has moved the ball at a solid pace this season. Minnesota ranks eighth in total yards and second in the league in passing yards. There have been drives where this offense has looked like the top-ten offense expected from a play-caller like Kevin O’Connell. However, the points don’t match the production.

Their 45 points in the first two games is the 18th-best in the NFL, an unacceptable number for a team with this sort of offensive firepower, specifically in the passing game.

What will it take for the Vikings to pull off a win on Sunday? They will have to outgun an offense that has put up almost 30 points a game through the first two games.

How can they do that? We discuss that in this week’s offensive keys.

Three offensive keys for Texas against Arkansas

After a solid offensive performance against Louisiana, UT now has an SEC opponent on deck. Here are three offensive keys for Texas on Saturday.

When Steve Sarkisian was hired, his offensive success at Alabama was one of the main reasons. He set all kinds of records over two seasons with some of the best players in the country.

Everybody was excited to see how it would translate in Austin with not as talented of a roster. It was only Week 1 but the level of optimism went up a few ticks by the end of the night.

Texas’ offense was solid against Louisiana, especially in the second half, putting up a total of 38 points. Bijan Robinson was the star of the show (get used to it) while quarterback Hudson Card impressed on his debut.

Next up, an SEC opponent on the road.

Arkansas is going to present a challenge to Sarkisian’s offense right out the gate. An injury to starting defensive end Dorian Gerald and a first-half suspension to linebacker Bumper Pool will play in favor of the Longhorns but should be offset by the crowd expected on hand.

Here are three offensive keys for Texas against Arkansas on Saturday.

First up, Bijan Robinson

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Three offensive keys for Texas against Louisiana

Here are three offensive keys for Texas against Louisiana.

Saturday’s season opener against Louisiana has already provided plenty of storylines before kickoff. One of the biggest may be the debut of Texas’ new head coach, Steve Sarkisian.

After setting records with Alabama over the past two seasons, Sarkisian has been brought to Austin to replicate the success. Step one was naming Hudson Card the starting quarterback after a battle with Casey Thompson. Now, it’s time to show out on the field.

Texas released its depth chart and provided an injury report on Monday afternoon. Outside of wide receivers Jaden Alexis and Troy Omeire, everyone is expected to be available for the Longhorns on the offensive side of the ball.

Sarkisian will have nearly every weapon on his roster, including running back Bijan Robinson, to throw at the Ragin Cajuns on Saturday.

Here are three offensive keys for Texas against Louisiana.

First, protecting QB1

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Brennan Eagles leads group of offensive trio that are key for the Longhorns

These three offensive players will be paramount for the Texas Longhorns to leave Manhattan with a victory on Saturday.

On Saturday the Texas Longhorns look to get right back into the saddle. After falling to Iowa State last Friday, they need to finish out the year strong. The team started out 2-2 after four games but has an opportunity to close it out winning five of the final six regular season games.

As Tom Herman would say, “we need to go 1-0 on Saturday.” That starts with beating the Kansas State Wildcats in Manhattan at 11:00 am CST. To do so, the offense will need to take advantage of a defense that is susceptible to big plays. They rank dead last in the conference with 51 explosive plays given up. They do expect to have their starting linebackers back for this game. However, Texas has shown the ability to take advantage.

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Breaking down the three key offensive players in the Texas-Kansas State game on Saturday.

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