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Lead Dive
Nov 6, 2026
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There is a problem with the offense. On paper, it's a well-appointed unit. But on the field, there's no production. With the best receiver in the league trotting out there every Sunday, what gives?
Oct 20, 2026
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Five games in, we've seen five different protection plans to try and stop the Vikings blitz-heavy approach. None of them have worked. Why not? And can anything?
Oct 7, 2026
The Vikings offense was filled with operational errors on Sunday. Those who've been watching the team for years know this isn't new. Luke Braun breaks it down.
Oct 1, 2026
Luke Braun broke down one of the worst Vikings offensive performances in quite some time to figure out what went wrong. It's because of a YouTube video? Unclear.
Sep 23, 2026
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How did the Vikings contain early MVP candidate Caleb Williams? The answer lies in more than just smart coverage rules or reckless blitzing, but an eye towards play design and Caleb's unique strengths — and how to take them away.
Sep 16, 2026
Luke Braun examines the ... chess match? No, the Rock-Paper-Scissors game between Matt LaFleur and Brian Flores that authored the Vikings' comeback win over the Packers
Two Gap
Sep 7, 2026
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Luke Braun saw some discourse online and went insane. So he wrote about it. Enjoy.
Sep 2, 2026
Luke Braun breaks down Caleb Banks' preseason to see if the emerging concern about Caleb Banks, the Vikings' first-round pick, has any merit to it.
Aug 24, 2026
Luke Braun breaks down one of the preseason's breakout stars for the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Myles Price. Is his breakout real?
Aug 10, 2026
We made Luke Braun break down quarterbacl clips from training camp and it broke him down instead. See the results!
Aug 3, 2026
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Luke Braun breaks down the fit between Jamal Adams and the Minnesota Vikings defense, steered by Brian Flores. Is Adams' blitzing reputation well-earned? And is it actually a good fit for Flores?
Jul 29, 2026
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Jalen Redmond is poised to play a big role for the Vikings this year, even after their draft investments. Was his success last year a fluke or something he and the Vikings can build on? Luke Braun explores.
Jul 21, 2026
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In Part Two of Luke Braun's series on how the Vikings' motion game is evolving, he takes a look at the future: what might be in store with the addition of Frank Smith
Jul 15, 2026
Luke Braun explores how the Vikings have used motion and shifts among the three quarterbacks who played last year — and what that might mean for the run game.
Jul 6, 2026
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Luke Braun went deep into the weeds to find every interception the Vikings defense grabbed in the Brian Flores era to categorize,
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Jun 25, 2026
Luke Braun goes into the pattern-match rules of the aggressively modern Brian Flores defense, how Harrison Smith knows exactly how to break those rules, and why that's rare
Jun 22, 2026
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Luke Braun continues his series on the challenges the Vikings face replacing Harrison Smith with Part 2 of 3, an explanation of how safeties in Brian Flores' system are supposed to handle Cover 2 (and how they actually handle it).
Jun 18, 2026
Luke Braun begins the first of a three-part series discussing the irreplaceability of Harrison Smith. First, we talk technique and how his potential replacements stack up.
Jun 8, 2026
Luke Braun breaks down Dallas Turner's expected role and goes over the film to evaluate his ability to take on a heavier rotation of snaps — where he wins now and where he can improve
Jun 3, 2026
Luke Braun evaluates the tension between Kyler Murray's instinct for improv and the need for studied structure. Is there a happy medium?
Mar 9, 2026
Luke Braun broke down Tua Tagovailoa, his essential tragedy, and what he might represent for any franchise willing to take him on.
Dec 31, 2024
Luke Braun breaks down the refined recklessness of Sam Darnold, a quarterback who can turn the dial to 11 and win your team some games -- if you let him.
Dec 12, 2024
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Luke Braun completes his two-part almanac on the Brian Flores defense, this time going over the intricacies of coverage and blitz design.
Dec 4, 2024
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Luke Braun begins the process of constructing his almanac for the Brian Flores defense. He starts by discussing one of the most influential tacticians in the world of chess.
Nov 7, 2024
Luke Braun explores how the universe will end, a concept called "the Great Attractor" and why Justin Jefferson is part of that equation.
