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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Brian Flores' Record Blitz Rate Meets Baker Mayfield, the QB Who Has Never Lost to Him

The Minnesota Vikings are blitzing like no team has in two decades, and Brian Flores has no interest in easing off. The defense allowed only three points in Chicago last week.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / September 26

Saturday Scouting: Gameplanning the Vikings’ Defense

The Bucs’ offense will have a tough test this Sunday. The Vikings come in sporting one of the best defenses in the NFL. They are also the most aggressive.

Green Bay Packers News / EssentiallySports / September 25

'Brian Flores Should Be the Packers Next Head Coach': Ex-Green Bay QB Names Matt LaFleur’s Replacement After Embarrassing Falcons Loss

Matt LaFleur is in his eighth season on the Green Bay Packers sideline, piling up a 77-42-1 regular-season record since taking over in 2019. But one ugly game can erase a lot of it.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 25

NFC Notes: Injury Updates, Jayden Reed, Brian Flores, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears HC Ben Johnson said that CB Tyrique Stevenson is week-to-week with a hamstring injury. (Adam Jahns) Packers HC Matt LaFleur gave an update on WR

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Brian Flores’ mentality for Vikings defense shows why he’s the best in the business

The Minnesota Vikings have become one of the NFL’s most aggressive defenses under defensive coordinator Brian Flores, constantly forcing quarterbacks to diagnose pressure before the football is even snapped.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Ben Johnson faces his biggest test yet after being outclassed by Brian Flores

After putting up 59 points against the Carolina Panthers, the Chicago Bears were humbled after suffering a 9–3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on a soggy, wet day.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Why Dan Orlovsky gives Vikings’ Brian Flores all the credit after handling Ben Johnson, Bears offense

On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings improved to 2-0 on the 2026 NFL season with an ugly 9-3 road win over the Chicago Bears in some poor weather. While the

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Vikings Fact or Myth: 4 things stand out in Minnesota’s 2-0 start, and it starts with Brian Flores’ defense

From the Vikings’ running game to Carson Wentz’s future to Brian Flores’ defense, there’s plenty to sort through after two weeks. The Minnesota Vikings‘ 2-0 start on the season is a fascinating trip that resulted in back-to-back wins in the NFC North.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Brian Flores-led defense can put Vikings in Super Bowl discussion when Kyler Murray gets back

The Minnesota Vikings have passed a couple of key tests in the first two weeks of the season. A week after the Vikings defense dominated Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter of the season opener, the Vikings shut down Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears on the road in Week 2.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Brian Flores’ brilliance sealed Vikings victory vs. Bears in a way other defensive coordinators couldn’t accomplish

Dallas Turner’s game-winning sack was the product of brilliant schematic design, and it signals something bigger about this Vikings defense. The Minnesota Vikings escaped Soldier Field with a 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears in a defensive slugfest that saw Bears starting quarterback Caleb Williams leave with an injury.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Vikings’ Brian Flores makes Ben Johnson’s Bears look stupid all day with dominant Minnesota defense

The Minnesota Vikings faced a difficult assignment in Week 2 as they had to go into Soldier Field to take on the explosive Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 18

Bears have two potential trouble spots the Vikings could attack to get after Caleb Williams without Brian Flores even blitzing

When the Chicago Bears take the field against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, my eyes will be on two offensive line positions to see how they hold up against Brian Flores’ pass rush.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 18

Vikings vs. Bears matchup is loaded with interesting elements, and it boils down to Brian Flores vs. Ben Johnson

There are some fascinating elements at play with the chess match between Ben Johnson and Brian Flores. The Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears this Sunday afternoon in a game that will feature one of the more compelling schematic battles of the young NFL season.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Blitz-happy Brian Flores is perfect litmus test to see if Bears’ Caleb Williams has taken MVP leap

The Chicago Bears are all the buzz surrounding the NFL coming out of Week 1 of the 2026 season. Of course, the Bears were one of the biggest surprises in 2025 as well and returned a second-year wunderkind head coach in Ben Johnson and a quarterback in Caleb Williams that many view as a potential superstar in the future.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 17

Ben Johnson, Brian Flores history adds another layer to Bears-Vikings battle

Brian Flores has been the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator since 2023. He has plenty of history facing off against Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, dating back to his time with the Detroit Lions.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 17

Bears’ Ben Johnson expecting Vikings’ Brian Flores to open bag of tricks

Due to their respective longevity in the NFC North, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores have already faced off six times.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Vikings DC Brian Flores makes eye-opening take on Week 2 Bears showdown

The Minnesota Vikings defense faces an early-season trial by fire in Week 2, and defensive coordinator Brian Flores is embracing every second of the challenge.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 14

3 key stats from Vikings DC Brian Flores’ hyper-aggressive strategy vs. Packers highlight why they are so dangerous

The Minnesota Vikings inexplicably beat the Green Bay Packers thanks to Brian Flores’ explosive blitzing strategy. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 39-22 on Sunday, but the victory came with its share of concerns.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / September 14

Brian Flores' unreal blitz rate nearly blew up in his face

Brian Flores operated like a mad scientist on Sunday, blitzing Packers quarterback Jordan Love on 78.3 percent of his dropbacks, according to Next Gen Stats.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12

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Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5

Vikings, Safety Harrison Smith agree to one-year deal

Harrison Smith will indeed continue his career in 2026. A one-year Vikings agreement is in place, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

NFL Appeals Portion Of Brian Flores Lawsuit To Second Circuit

The NFL is doing everything it can to keep a portion of the long-running Brian Flores lawsuit in arbitration rather than allow it to proceed to open court.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 24