Defensively, the Minnesota Vikings could use a piece or two make the unit truly elite.
It feels like an odd thing to read, especially after the kind of season the Vikings had on defense in 2025, thanks to defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Despite getting no help on offense, Minnesota ranked third in total defense, allowing 282.6 yards per game, second in pass defense with 158.5 yards allowed per game, and seventh in scoring defense with 19.6 points allowed per game.
Going into the offseason, the Vikings will have more focus on the secondary as they look for a replacement for Harrison Smith and get some depth pieces for the next few years.