The Minnesota Vikings new offensive scheme under head coach Kevin O’Connell does a really nice job of utilizing space.
The college game has started to come to the NFL over the last few years with the spread offense and air raid concepts becoming more and more rampant.
One of the main ways that these offenses thrive in college is by utilizing space. In college, the hash marks are twice as wide on each side. Using the wide side of the field is an easy way to give your playmakers the football in space and let them be creative after the catch.
In the NFL, offenses are doing the same, but in a less extreme capacity. Head coach Kevin O’Connell is doing a great job utilizing space and letting K.J. Osborn work.
The Vikings put three wide receivers to the far side with Osborn in the slot. With the near side being the short side, Osborn has a lot of room to work with. He also has two blockers to seal the outside and allow him to get upfield quickly.
These concepts are simple in nature but a great way to potentially eat up chunks of yardage without any real risk.