Does Defense Win Championships? The Vikings May Find Out

Heading into their bye week, the 5-0 Vikings had the top scoring defense in the league. Measured by EPA, they are in contention to be one of the greatest defenses in NFL history. Can the Vikings Defense Win Em a Super Bowl? The offense is a different story. The team ranks 22nd in the NFL in points scored per game, and they’ve somehow scored even fewer points per game when QB1 Kyler Murray has been healthy. An old adage says that defense wins championships. This would be great news for the Vikings, but is it true? Oct 11, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy (7) intercepts a pass against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect To begin, it is well-established that defense is not as stable as offense in the NFL. In other words, a high-achieving defense like the Vikings’ is more likely to reg