Clear edgeMIN
Minnesota Vikings
78.8PFM Team Score#19 NFL
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Head-to-Head PFM Comparison
CAR
Carolina Panthers
72.5PFM Team Score#29 NFL
Kevin O'Connell gives Minnesota the edge on the sideline. Carolina still has more to sort out week to week.
HEAD-TO-HEAD PFM COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
MIN78.8
Minnesota Vikings 78.8CAR72.5
Carolina Panthers 72.5Overall NFL Rank
MIN#19
Minnesota Vikings #19CAR#29
Carolina Panthers #29QB Stability
MIN76.4
Minnesota Vikings 76.4CAR75.1
Carolina Panthers 75.1Roster Strength
MIN79.4
Minnesota Vikings 79.4CAR70.9
Carolina Panthers 70.9Coaching Direction
MIN82.2
Minnesota Vikings 82.2CAR70.8
Carolina Panthers 70.8Recent Performance
MIN79.9
Minnesota Vikings 79.9CAR74.0
Carolina Panthers 74.0Offense
MIN76.6
Minnesota Vikings 76.6CAR72.9
Carolina Panthers 72.9Defense
MIN80.2
Minnesota Vikings 80.2CAR74.6
Carolina Panthers 74.6Franchise Direction
MIN77.0
Minnesota Vikings 77.0CAR71.8
Carolina Panthers 71.8Explosiveness
MIN77.3
Minnesota Vikings 77.3CAR71.8
Carolina Panthers 71.8Conference Rank
MIN#9
Minnesota Vikings #9CAR#15
Carolina Panthers #15Division Rank
MIN#4
Minnesota Vikings #4CAR#3
Carolina Panthers #3Outlook
MINIn the Playoff MixCARNeeds More Help
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What Each Team Does Well and Where It Has Problems
Minnesota Vikings
What Minnesota Does Best
Kevin O'Connell has a clear idea of how Minnesota should play. The 82.2 Coaching Direction grade reflects a staff that consistently puts its best players in useful situations.
What Minnesota Needs to Fix
Minnesota still has to settle the quarterback job. Kyler Murray is at the center of that decision, and the 76.4 QB Stability grade keeps the offense from building around one clear plan.
Carolina Panthers
Carolina's Best Grade
Carolina does not have a true strength in the current ratings. QB Stability leads the team at 75.1, but Bryce Young still needs a better setup around him.
What Carolina Needs to Fix
Dave Canales has to give Carolina better answers when Young has to carry the offense without help from the run game. The 70.8 Coaching Direction grade points to a staff that still needs more consistency in preparation and adjustments.
PFM ANALYSIS
What the PFM Numbers Say
Kevin O'Connell gives Minnesota the stronger coaching grade and a more established identity from week to week. Minnesota has more talent and depth across the lineup. The 8.5-point gap in Roster Strength gives the team more answers when injuries hit or a matchup goes bad.
Carolina's best grade is QB Stability at 75.1, and even that part of the team still needs work. Even so, Minnesota has the better setup because its advantages on the sideline and across the roster point in the same direction.