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Points allowed per game 2nd
Yards allowed per game 19th
Passing yards allowed per game 22nd
Rushing yards allowed per game 4th
Defensive sacks 1st
Takeaways 3rd
Turnover differential 2nd
| Stat | Value | NFL rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed per game | 13.7 | 2nd |
| Yards allowed per game | 351.0 | 19th |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 234.0 | 22nd |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 85.7 | 4th |
| Defensive sacks | 14 | 1st |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3rd |
| Turnover differential | 4 | 2nd |
Team stats from BALLDONTLIE, 2026 regular season, refreshed through the week. Rank is out of 32 teams, where 1st is best.
Defensive Player Stats
Tackles
| Player | Pos | G | TKL | SACKS | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | LB | 3 | 25 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Joshua Metellus | S | 3 | 20 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | LB | 3 | 20 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr. | CB | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers | CB | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LB | 3 | 10 | 3.5 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr. | LB | 3 | 10 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | LB | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Sacks
| Player | Pos | G | SACKS | TKL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Turner | LB | 3 | 3.5 | 10 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | LB | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Blake Cashman | LB | 3 | 2.5 | 25 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LB | 3 | 1.5 | 7 |
| Eric Wilson | LB | 3 | 1.5 | 20 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Interceptions
| Player | Pos | G | INT | TKL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Van Ginkel | LB | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Byron Murphy Jr. | CB | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| Isaiah Rodgers | CB | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 1 | 14 |
About These Stats
The Vikings 2026 defense: points and yards allowed per game, passing and rushing yards allowed, sacks, takeaways and turnover differential, each with its NFL rank, followed by the team's tackles, sacks and interceptions leaders. Everything updates through the season.
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