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Bludgeon Them Into Failure — Flores’ D and the Vikings’ 3-0 Start

Bludgeon them into failure is how Brian Flores’ defensive strategy is described. After a week where the Vikings ship J.J. McCarthy to the Giants for a 5th-rounder — Two Old Bloggers breaks down the epic QB fail. Drew Bunting sits…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:19 PM
Bludgeon Them Into Failure — Flores’ D and the Vikings’ 3-0 Start
Key Things to Know
  • Brian Flores' dominant Vikings defense has driven the team to a 3-0 start despite historically poor offensive output.
  • The Vikings traded quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
  • Minnesota's defense leads the NFL with 14 sacks and an 11.1% red zone defense rate.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Two Old Bloggers podcast analyzed the Minnesota Vikings' 3-0 start to the season, highlighting defensive coordinator Brian Flores' historically dominant unit. Minnesota's defense currently leads the NFL with 14 sacks and an 11.1% red zone efficiency rate, effectively carrying the team despite the offense ranking dead last in the league at 238 yards per game.

Hosts Dave Stefano and Drew Bunting also addressed the fallout from trading quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a fifth-round draft pick. Additionally, the podcast previewed the upcoming Week 4 game against the winless Miami Dolphins while noting a season-ending torn bicep for tight end Josh Oliver.

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