Miami wants to run the ball, protect Malik Willis and keep its young offense moving forward. That plan runs straight into Brian Flores’ Vikings defense, which has made pressure and confusion its calling cards through the first three weeks.The Dolphins are 0-3 and without De’Von Achane, their most dynamic weapon. They still intend to play … Read more
The Buccaneers have faced Brian Flores’ defense before. That familiarity helps — but it does not make Sunday’s challenge any more predictable, especially since his defense has evolved since Flores’ first game as a Viking in 2023. Tampa Bay’s coaches and players know to expect pressure, disguise and a defense willing to change its look … Read more
The Chicago Bears scored 59 points in Week 1. They rushed for 291 yards, found explosive plays in every phase of their offense and announced themselves as a serious force in the NFC North.Their first home game comes with a considerably different type of challenge.The Vikings are not Carolina. Brian Flores is not a coordinator … Read more
Green Bay has spent the week preparing for the same problems the rest of the NFL sees when it studies the Minnesota Vikings.Brian Flores’ defense creates uncertainty before the snap. U.S. Bank Stadium makes communication harder. Kyler Murray can turn a structurally sound defensive call into a scramble drill. Harrison Smith’s return brings another veteran … Read more