Pass in a pinch
The Vikings strugggle on third or fourth down when they need 2 yards or fewer. They have been more successful passing in those situations, getting first downs on 12 of 16 attempts vs. 9-for-18 running.
Week 1 at Titans
third-and-2: Shaun Hill 10-yard pass to Kyle Rudolph
third-and-1: Hill 18-yard pass to Rudolph
third-and-2: Hill 33-yard pass to Stefon Diggs Ø
Week 2 vs. Packers
fourth-and-1: Sam Bradford 4-yard pass to Diggs
Week 3 at Panthers
third-and-2: Bradford 4-yard pass to Rudolph
Week 5 vs. Texans
third-and-1: Bradford 20-yard pass to Matt Asiata
Week 7 at Eagles
third-and-3: Bradford 4-yard pass to Diggs
third-and-2: Bradford 7-yard pass to Rudolph
third-and-2: Bradford 2-yard pass to Asiata
Week 8 at Bears
third-and-2: Bradford 21-yard pass to Adam Thielen
Week 9 vs. Lions
third-and-1: Bradford 1-yard pass to Rudolph, TD
Week 10 at Redskins
third-and-2: Bradford 10-yard pass to Diggs