THE BIG 6.0
The Vikings rank third in the league in average yards per play at 6.3. Only the Chiefs (7.0) and Cowboys (6.8) are higher. The last time the Vikings topped 6.0 yards per play was 2004, when Daunte Culpepper led the league in passing yards with a franchise-record 4,717. Here is how this season compares to 2004 and the three other times the Vikings have reached 6.0 yards per play for an entire season:
OffenseDefense
YearYPP / NFL rankYPP / NFL rank
20196.3 / 3rd4.8 / 5th
20046.4 / 2nd5.8 / 29th
20036.0 / 1st5.6 / 28th
20006.2 / 2nd5.6 / 26th
19986.2 / T1st5.1 / 19th
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