Meanwhile, the Steelers are reportedly headed toward hiring Mike McCarthy as head coach, which likely seals any immediate head-coach opportunities for Flores and keeps him in Minnesota. Head coach Kevin O’Connell also stressed Flores’s leadership and his ability to put players in positions to succeed.
Key takeaways from Flores’s impact in Minnesota:
– Opponents average 19.2 PPG (2nd in the NFL) 📊
– 317.1 total YPG and 5.1 YPP allowed per game 📊
– Run defense shines: 105.4 rushing yards allowed per game (5th) and 3.9 YPC (best since 2023) 🏃♂️💨
– Turnover machine: 52 forced fumbles (2nd) and 73 total takeaways (61 FF recoveries, 43 INTs) 🔄
– Very few big plays: just 147 plays of 20+ yards allowed (fewest since Flores took over) ⚡
– Flores wants another head-coach gig someday, but for now he’ll guide Minnesota’s defense to stay among the league’s best 🏈
Big picture: Flores’s continued presence means the Vikings’ defense should remain a dominant force in 2026. 🚀📊
