Minnesota Vikings

Offense

The Minnesota offensive scheme is built around an elite HB who takes pressure off the QB and allows him to make short throws. If the defense overcommits, having a WR with blazing speed will pay dividends.

Key Formation

Gun Split Viking is a formation that you can live in all game long. Learn to run all of the different shotgun runs in this formation, and use it to set up the play action.

Key Player

HB with 90+ Speed

Formations

• SINGLEBACK: Ace Wing, Deuce Close, Ace Pair, Ace Pair Twins, Bunch Ace, Tight Flex Wk, Doubles, Y-Trips
• I-FORM: Pro, Twins Flex, Tight Pair
• STRONG: Close, Pro Twins
• WEAK: Pro
• FULL HOUSE: Normal Wide
• GUN: Split Viking, Ace Twins Offset, Doubles Offset Wk, Dbls Wing Offset Wk, Y-Trips Offset, Y-Trips Wk, Wing Trips Vikes Wk, Trips TE Offset, Dbls Y-Flex Offset, Doubles Flex, Trey Y-Flex Wk, Trey Open, Empty Bunch, Empty Base Flex

Being creative with screens and handoffs is a great way to get the ball in the hands of playmakers, no matter where they line up.

OFFENSIVE Draft Targets

• HB (SPD, TRK, CTH)
• WR (SPD, ACC, SPC)
• TE (RBK, CIT, RTE)

Defense

The Minnesota defensive scheme is a solid 4-3 book that doesn’t require elite players up front to get the job done. Focus on getting solid depth and strength, but don’t be afraid if a superstar isn’t available.

Key Formation

Dime 46 Normal is a unique formation that can give your opponent a different look than they are used to seeing.

Key Player

FS with 88+ Speed

Formations

• 4-3: Normal, Under, Over, Over Plus, Wide 9
• 46: Normal
• NICKEL: Normal, Double A Gap, Wide 9, 3-3-5 Wide
• DIME: Normal
• QUARTER: Normal, 3 Deep

Using packages (with the right stick at the play-calling screen) allows you to get the most from the 46 Normal, depending on how your lineup shakes out after the draft.

DEFENSIVE Draft Targets

• DE (STR, BSH, PMV)
• FS (SPD, ZCV, PRC)
• OLB (SPD, ACC, FMV)