The Vikings' average position is 11.27 in 11 NFL power rankings entering Week 3, with placements from eighth to 15th. Several outlets credited their defense after wins over the Bears and Packers, while some cited Kyler Murray's expected return this week.
Sports Illustrated ranked Minnesota highest at No. 8, while The RankingsNFL and Pro Football Focus each placed the team 15th. The Score said edge rusher Dallas Turner recorded 11 quarterback hits and three sacks in the Vikings' first two games; ESPN cited the defense and special teams as sixth in the NFL in expected points added, with the rushing game 16th.
