Too-short gains on short yardage for Vikings offense

November 15, 2016 at 5:19AM
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches the ball during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in Minneapolis. Detroit won 22-16 in overtime. (Peter Read Miller via AP) ORG XMIT: NYWWP
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches the ball during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in Minneapolis. Detroit won 22-16 in overtime. (Peter Read Miller via AP) ORG XMIT: NYWWP (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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

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