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Matt Daniels Also Deserves His Flowers

Vikings Territory gives Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels his flowers after an excellent start to the season for his unit.

By Adam New · Vikings Territory

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:05 AM

Key Things to Know

Adam New argues that Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels deserves significant credit for the unit's success.
The Minnesota Vikings lead the NFL with a 91.2 special teams grade from Pro Football Network.
Kicker Will Reichard set a franchise record by making 36 consecutive field goals.

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Adam New writes that Minnesota Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels deserves major praise for turning the unit into one of the league's best this season. Despite past concerns regarding excessive penalties, the Vikings now lead the NFL with a 91.2 special teams grade from Pro Football Network and rank second on Pro Football Focus.

Key individual contributors highlighted in the article include kicker Will Reichard, who set a franchise record with 36 consecutive made field goals, and returner Myles Price. Price leads the NFL with 250 punt return yards and scored the league's only punt return touchdown of the season so far.

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