Vikings reach 4-0 behind defense and a kicker-led scoring attack
Minnesota is 4-0 despite an offense that has struggled to score touchdowns, with kicker Will Reichard providing most of the points. The Vikings beat Miami 15-10 on five field goals and also won 9-3 over Chicago with three field goals. They are one of only a few teams to start 4-0 while failing to score a touchdown in multiple games.
Minnesota’s 4-0 start includes a 15-10 win over Miami, where it outgained the Dolphins 336-198 and had 20 first downs to eight, but scored only via five Will Reichard field goals. In Week 2, three Reichard kicks produced a 9-3 victory over Chicago.
Reichard has 42 points, most in the league through four weeks, while Minnesota’s offense has scored 44. The Vikings are the third team to open 4-0 despite multiple touchdown-less games, after the 1922 and 1923 Chicago Cardinals.
The Vikings’ unusual start may affect fans, analysts, and media by fueling interest in a team winning through defense and kicking rather than offense. It could also elevate discussion of kickers’ value and how early-season narratives shape coverage. If the offense improves or results shift, those effects may fade quickly.