Overview

• Under Flores, Minnesota ranks among league leaders in yards allowed, third-down defense, sacks per pass attempt, and takeaways through three games.
• The Vikings’ 48-10 rout of the Bengals featured five takeaways, with Isaiah Rodgers scoring on both an interception return and a fumble return in the first half.
• Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Flores “probably should” get another head-coaching shot and warned Pittsburgh to expect pressure and well-disguised looks.
• As Flores reunites with his former team in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Dublin, Mike Tomlin praised his openness to learn and Ben Roethlisberger said Pittsburgh erred letting him leave.
• Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and multiple teams remains active, a continuing backdrop to discussions about his hiring prospects.