The Vikings are fantastic on early downs
The Minnesota Vikings have some real inconsistencies on offense. Kirk Cousins has seen the entire spectrum of outcomes. He has had one really good game, one really bad and one with shades of both.
The major concern with this team is the inconsistencies within it.
Outside of a really good first half against the Packers, the Vikings offense hasn’t had one half without any major issues. One of the positives that has rang true across the first three weeks is their success on first downs. The Vikings are first in the NFL in getting a first down on first down with 34% and on early downs (first and second) with 6%.
Weekly "moving the chains" chart.
Bills are still the best offense and team in the NFL, no reason to overreact, imo.
The Vikings on early downs👀 pic.twitter.com/y0BCG6ldVy
— Timo Riske (@PFF_Moo) September 26, 2022
The Vikings have implemented a more pass-heavy approach and have utilized a lot of simple play-action concepts to get easy yardage. That has translated to success. A three-week sample size with a large dud against the Eagles is a great sign moving forward for the Vikings.
