Brian Flores' Minnesota Vikings dominated the Chicago Bears 9-3 on Sunday, improving to 2-1 against Ben Johnson since Johnson became Bears head coach. Caleb Williams left the game early with a hamstring injury, and the Vikings blitzed on 81.8% of his dropbacks, the third highest rate since 2018. Flores' defense recorded four sacks, 10 quarterback hits, and seven pass breakups, highlighted by Dallas Turner's game-icing sack of Tyson Bagent on the final play.

With the win, Flores improved to 5-2 dating back to Johnson's time as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator. Flores continues to bolster his reputation as a defensive mastermind capable of stifling elite offenses. Meanwhile, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers endured more misery, continuing a troubling trend for the quarterback.

The narrative in Minnesota credits Flores for keeping the Vikings in playoff relevance, with his blitz angles and versatility maximizing players like Josh Metellus. Flores is viewed as a prime candidate for a head coaching role in the next cycle. Long live the box office.