Which Offensive Trends Should Continue Or Change For The Vikings In 2026?

The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Green Bay Packers in the season opener on Sunday. With Kyler Murray set as the starter, the Vikings' offense is looking to return to being one of the league's premier offenses. 2025 was frustrating all around, and there are things for Minnesota to improve on, but what about the trends that should continue in 2026?

I will not reference Brian Flores' blitz rate. That isn't a trend; that is a constant and will continue as long as he is the play caller. Also, referencing a better offensive output is just as obvious. 

Here are two trends to watch in 2026:

11 Personnel grouping

The Vikings ranked 10th in the NFL with a 63.84% three receiver grouping, aka 11 personnel. Yes, the offense struggled with the 29th worst collective EPA from the grouping at -96.89, but with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, who missed time in 2025, and the newly added Jauan Jennings. With Murray, three receivers, a running back, and tight end give the talented quarterback plenty of options. 

Jennings will operate as a big slot option with Jefferson and Addison on the outside. The EPA number will be better because it can't be worse in 2026. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell wants to throw the ball and with three options at receiver that are mismatches, the offense can get back on track. 

Sticking with the run

Per SumerSports, the Vikings rushing success rate ranked 26th, 14th, and 18th before jumping up to 8th last season. With Jordan Mason in the fold as more of a bruiser at running back, the Vikings switched to more duo runs over the expected wide zone rushing attack.

Overall, the Vikings finished 14th with an -0.03 EPA/rush in 2025, but the offensive line is healthy and Murray's threat to run, will only open up more rushing lanes for Aaron Jones and Mason.

Here are two more notes from SumerSports about Christian Darrisaw and Murray's impact.