Minnesota Vikings Power Ranking 2026

Minnesota Vikings logo
Tier 1: Title ContendersNFC North, 1st
Power rank3of 32, Week 8
Record
6-0
PRT Score
73.3
Elo
1618
Form
+43
Projected
13-4

The Minnesota Vikings are No. 3 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 6-0 record and a PRT Score of 73.3, which puts them in Tier 1, Title Contenders. Their Elo rating of 1618 ranks 6th in the league, and they have gained 43 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 12.9 wins, a 13-4 finish, with the 6th toughest remaining schedule.

Vikings at Lions: Next Game

Minnesota Vikings logoVikingsNo. 3, 6-0
atSun, Nov 11:00 PM ETWeek 8
Detroit Lions logoLionsNo. 13, 4-2

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 73.3PRT Score59.4
  • 1618Elo1538
  • +43Form+28
  • +0.2Net yards per play+0.4
  • +8.5Points per game margin+3.2

Vikings Remaining Schedule and Projection

11 games left. The model expects about 6.9 more wins, for a projected 13-4 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1521, the 6th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8atDetroit Lions logoDetroit LionsNo. 13Nov 154%
  2. Wk 9vsBuffalo Bills logoBuffalo BillsNo. 4Nov 955%
  3. Wk 10atGreen Bay Packers logoGreen Bay PackersNo. 12Nov 1556%
  4. Wk 11atSan Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ersNo. 2Nov 2239%
  5. Wk 12vsAtlanta Falcons logoAtlanta FalconsNo. 15Nov 2974%
  6. Wk 13vsCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22Dec 679%
  7. Wk 14atNew England Patriots logoNew England PatriotsNo. 6Dec 1043%
  8. Wk 15vsDetroit Lions logoDetroit LionsNo. 13Dec 2069%
  9. Wk 16vsWashington Commanders logoWashington CommandersNo. 25Dec 2984%
  10. Wk 17atNew York Jets logoNew York JetsNo. 23Jan 376%
  11. Wk 18vsChicago Bears logoChicago BearsNo. 14Jan 1066%

Percent is the model win chance for the Vikings with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Vikings Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Turnover margin+71st
  • Points per game margin+8.51st
  • Yards per play allowed4.52nd

Weaknesses

  • Yards per game281.729th
  • Yards per play4.727th
  • Third down conversion36.7%27th

Vikings Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 6 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play4.727th
  • Yards per play allowed4.52nd
  • Net yards per play+0.212th
  • Yards per game281.729th
  • Yards allowed per game252.82nd
  • Third down conversion36.7%27th
  • Third down rate allowed28.2%3rd
  • Red zone scoring50.0%23rd
  • Turnover margin+71st
  • Points per game margin+8.51st

Vikings Elo Rating by Game

1518155615931630Start: 1530StartWk 1: 1551Wk 1Wk 2: 1575Wk 2Wk 3: 1590Wk 3Wk 4: 1596Wk 4Wk 5: 1611Wk 5Wk 7: 1618Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Vikings 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7W16-10vsIndianapolis Colts logoIndianapolis ColtsNo. 24+7.2 Elo
  2. Wk 5W23-13atNew Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans SaintsNo. 26+15.2 Elo
  3. Wk 4W15-10vsMiami Dolphins logoMiami DolphinsNo. 30+5.9 Elo
  4. Wk 3W23-16atTampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay BuccaneersNo. 16+14.8 Elo
  5. Wk 2W9-3atChicago Bears logoChicago BearsNo. 14+24.0 Elo
  6. Wk 1W39-22vsGreen Bay Packers logoGreen Bay PackersNo. 12+21.1 Elo

Vikings Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 3 6-0

NFC North Power Rankings

NFC North

  1. 3Minnesota Vikings logoMinnesota Vikings6-0, next at DET Sun73.3
  2. 12Green Bay Packers logoGreen Bay Packers5-3, next at NE Sun61.4
  3. 13Detroit Lions logoDetroit Lions4-2, next vs MIN Sun59.4
  4. 14Chicago Bears logoChicago Bears4-2, next at SEA Mon57.4

Vikings Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Minnesota Vikings ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Minnesota Vikings are No. 3 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 73.3 and an Elo rating of 1618. That places them in Tier 1, Title Contenders.

What is the Minnesota Vikings record in 2026?

The Minnesota Vikings are 6-0. They have scored 125 points and allowed 74, a margin of +8.5 per game.

Who do the Minnesota Vikings play next?

The Minnesota Vikings visit the Detroit Lions (No. 13) on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Vikings a 54% chance to win.

What is the Minnesota Vikings projected record?

About 12.9 wins, or a 13-4 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 6th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Minnesota Vikings on offense and defense?

The Minnesota Vikings gain 4.7 yards per play, 27th in the NFL, and allow 4.5, 2nd. That is a net of +0.2 yards per play.

How do the Minnesota Vikings rank in the NFC North?

1st of four by power rating. The NFC North order is Vikings (No. 3), Packers (No. 12), Lions (No. 13), Bears (No. 14).

Have the Minnesota Vikings played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1461, the 28th toughest schedule played in the league.

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