The Minnesota Vikings are 4-0, one of three undefeated teams in the NFL, despite not scoring a touchdown in two games this season. Sunday's 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins and a 9-3 victory in Week 2 at the Chicago Bears mark the first time since 1923 an NFL team started 4-0 with multiple touchdown-less games. The only other occurrence was in 1922 by the Chicago Cardinals.
The Vikings' success is driven by a defense allowing an NFL-best 12.8 points per game and special teams that have outscored the offense 42-7 over the past three weeks. Coach Kevin O'Connell acknowledged the offensive struggles but expressed excitement about the team's record. This follows their 2022 season when they set an NFL record with 11-0 in one-score games.
Quarterback Kyler Murray suffered a concussion on the 11th play of the season, and receiver Justin Jefferson sprained his ankle in Week 3, limiting their snaps together to 18. Sunday, they played without left tackle Christian Darrisaw and left guard Donovan Jackson. Despite five pre-snap penalties and three sacks, Murray completed 12 of 13 passes for 113 yards in the fourth quarter, finding receiver Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson (13 receptions) to secure the win.
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