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Dallas Turner’s Game‑Sealing Sack Highlights Vikings’ Defense‑First Start

Brian Flores’ pressure-heavy scheme has created turnovers and disruption that give Minnesota early control of the NFC North while the offense works to find consistency.

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores looks on against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Vikings held the Chicago Bears to a 9-3 loss in Chicago on Sunday and Dallas Turner finished the game with a nine-yard sack of backup Tyson Bagent on the final play to clinch the win.
  • Tracking data reported by NextGenStats shows Turner leads the NFL through two weeks with 20 total pressures and 10 quick pressures, a mark cited by multiple outlets as evidence of his disruptive start.
  • Turner produced five tackles, four quarterback hits and two sacks in Week 2 and has 3.0 sacks for the season, a rapid rise from his earlier pro seasons after becoming a full-time starter.
  • Coaches and analysts credited Brian Flores’ game plan for consistent pressure and sound assignments that produced four sacks, two turnovers and held Chicago to just three points at Soldier Field.
  • Minnesota sits 2-0 and atop the NFC North, but reporters and analysts note the sample is small and the team’s outlook depends on Kyler Murray’s return and whether the offense can match the defense’s level.