Red-zone offense has been good since the bye

December 5, 2017 at 6:35AM

GOOD SINCE THE BYE

The Vikings offense spent its two bye-week practices addressing their red-zone issues, and they have reaped the benefits. Here's a look at the Vikings' red-zone success before and after the Week 9 bye.

DrivesTDsFGs TD rate

Before the bye 28131346.4%

After the bye 1512180.0%

Note: "Failures" include kneel-downs to end victories vs. New Orleans (Week 1), at Detroit (12) and Atlanta (13)

Previous four red-zone drive percentages

2017: 58.1

2016: 46.0

2015: 47.7

2014: 53.9

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