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PFM Archetype In the Playoff Mix78.3PFM Team ScoreNFL Rank#18NFC Rank#9Among NFC teamsQB Stability#25Kyler Murray · Question MarkSeason OutlookIn the Playoff MixGood enough to fight for a playoff spot, but one clear weakness still matters.PFM Team DNAMinnesota Vikings Team DNA
Which traits define the Vikings DNA and what could potentially swing their season.
Primary IdentityCoaching Gives Them a Chance
Kevin O'Connell gives Minnesota a steady hand. A 82.2 Coaching Direction grade is a plus, even if the staff still has something to prove.
Supporting TraitDefensive Foundation
Minnesota's defense is a dependable part of the plan. A 80.2 grade gives the Vikings a unit they can trust in close games.
Swing FactorQuarterback Consistency
Kyler Murray has to give Minnesota steadier quarterback play. The 74.8 QB Stability grade makes that the clearest swing factor for the Vikings.
PFM ReporterMinnesota Vikings: Quarterback Question Gives the Rating More Context
Kyler Murray keeps shaping the Minnesota Vikings discussion. Minnesota also went out and signed a Pro Bowl quarterback still in the prime of his NFL career in Kyler Murray earlier this year, and even reportedly told him they consider him, because they wanted to stage a 100 percent legitimate quarterback competition this offseason too, right? 1 quarterback next season from the second he signed his contract with the. That is the type of Minnesota Vikings roster movement that matters at the edges before it ever shows up in a headline grade.
For the Minnesota Vikings, add the rating and the picture gets clearer. With Kyler Murray in place, the Minnesota Vikings are No. 18 on the board with a 78.23 public PFM score after they held steady. The Minnesota Vikings offense-defense read is tight at 75.99 to 80.23, which puts more weight on the Coaching Direction versus QB Stability split.
That is a workable formula for the Minnesota Vikings, especially if Coaching Direction keeps traveling. The next Minnesota Vikings jump has to come from QB Stability. For the Minnesota Vikings, that is the category telling us what to trust first. For the Minnesota Vikings, the plain football read is Coaching Direction as the selling point and QB Stability as the concern.
PFM RatingsWhat the PFM Numbers Say
PFM has Minnesota at No. 18 with a score of 78.3. The team sits in our In the Playoff Mix tier. Inside the NFC North, the Vikings are No. 4. PFM sees a fairly even team on both sides of the ball: 76.1 on offense and 80.2 on defense. Coaching Direction is the best grade at 82.2, with Kevin O'Connell leading the staff. That is a big reason for the In the Playoff Mix archetype. Kyler Murray gives Minnesota a workable answer at quarterback. The 74.8 QB Stability grade, No. 25 in PFM shows there is still room for more.
Only 7.4 points separate the best and worst grades. That is a pretty balanced team. The outlook around Kyler Murray is holding things back at 74.8 in QB Stability.
Last updatedJune 16, 2026PFM Report Card
QB StabilityC+74.8Roster StrengthB-79.5Coaching DirectionB82.2Recent PerformanceB-79.0Offense StrengthC+76.1Defense StrengthB80.2Franchise DirectionB-77.2ExplosivenessB-77.4NFC North PFM Watch
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