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Week 17 of the 2025-26 NFL season is nearly complete. That means we are just days from the Minnesota Vikings playing their final game , before we are forced to go months without the purple to help fulfill our weekends.
Entering the week, we still do not know who will play quarterback for the Vikings. Head coach Kevin O'Connell left the door open last week, for JJ McCarthy to return.
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If the 22-year-old former first round pick can't go, Minnesota will likely toss former Gopher UDFA Max Brosmer back out there. After his 51-yard performance on Christmas Day against the Lions, however, it is possible they turn to Brett Rypien or John Wolford instead.
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But the MN Vikings' week 18 QB dilemma has been overshadowed this weekend by defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who is expected to get more looks as a head coach this offseason, at which point his contract in Minnesota is due expire .
The timing for B-Flo couldn't be better. Minnesota's defense has been on fire the last couple of weeks, literally dragging the offense to two straight victories.
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Report: Brian Flores isn't leaving MN Vikings for another DC job
Then, Sunday morning, Mike Florio dropped a report at ProFootballTalk.com , claiming the Cowboys (among other teams) plan to chase Minnesota's free agent coach, not as their next head coach, but as a HIGHLY-PAID defensive coordinator.
By the evening, however, another l ongtime NFL insider — Josina Anderson — weighed in on Florio's reporting, where she waved it off as complete BS.
If Brian Flores leaves the Minnesota Vikings, tweeted Anderson, it won't be for a lateral move to remain a defensive coordinator — no matter how much Jerry Jones is willing to pony up.
Why would Brian Flores leave one defensive coordinator job, for another job with the same title? #Vikings would match any pay raise.
Come on y'all. https://t.co/a6H09xfFca— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) December 28, 2025
Why would Brian Flores leave one defensive coordinator job, for another job with the same title? #Vikings would match any pay raise.
Come on y'all.
After a rocky start to the season, the Minnesota Vikings defense has pushed itself into the top 10, league-wide.
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According to Pro Football Reference , Brian Flores & Co ranked 9th in points allowed per game (20.6), 5th in total yards allowed per game (292.7), 3rd in pass yards allowed (168.8) and 5th in yards per play (4.8).
Even in the turnover category, where the Vikings were struggling not that long ago, they now rank 11th (1.31). So, not only does the Minnesota defense look miles ahead of the offense, but that's what the numbers show too.
Flores could struggle to find head coaching job
Because of the lawsuit he still has pending against the league and multiple teams, it's going to be difficult (just like last spring/summer) for Flores to find an organization willing to give Brian Flores a second chance as head coach.
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And if that is how reality plays out, then it looks like B-Flo is staying for his fourth season as MN Vikings defensive coordinator. At least if you believe Josina, who has since doubled down on her response to Florio's article.
Again, Brian Flores is not just going to take a defense coordinator title with any other team. Count on that. https://t.co/Uv9g1rwXp2
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) December 28, 2025
Again, Brian Flores is not just going to take a defense coordinator title with any other team. Count on that.
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