Ben Goessling’s big question: Can the Vikings defense sustain this success?

In this weekly video feature, Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Ben Goessling will look at a pressing issue for the Vikings heading into their next game.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
September 25, 2024 at 4:00PM
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' unit has allowed just 30 points in three games this season. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Every week, Vikings writer Ben Goessling for the Minnesota Star Tribune will answer a big question facing the team. The Vikings are 3-0 after a 34-7 win over the Texans and have one of the top defenses in the NFL. How long can Brian Flores’ defense stay a step ahead of the league’s offenses?

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about the writer

about the writer

Ben Goessling

Sports reporter

Ben Goessling has covered the Vikings since 2012, first at the Pioneer Press and ESPN before becoming the Minnesota Star Tribune's lead Vikings reporter in 2017. He was named one of the top NFL beat writers by the Pro Football Writers of America in 2024, after honors in the AP Sports Editors and National Headliner Awards contests in 2023.

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