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Brian Flores

Defensive Coordinator • Minnesota Vikings • Hired 2023 · Entering Year 4
DC Calls Plays Active 3-4 Blitz Base
Fantasy Outlook Summary

Brian Flores directs an aggressive, high-tempo system focusing on wide-zone blocking and high pre-snap motion efficiency for Minnesota Vikings. Historical outcomes demonstrate high-volume target concentration for primary wideouts and strong RB backfield touch equity in 11-personnel sets.

Current Staff & Scheme Blueprint

Football Operations Profile

Coaching Staff Hierarchy

Head Coach
Offensive Staff
OC (Play-Caller) Zac Robinson
QB Coach T.J. Yates
RB Coach Michael Pitre
WR Coach Ike Hilliard
OL Coach Dewayne Ledford
Defensive Staff
DL Coach Jay Rodgers
LB Coach Barrett Ruud
DB Coach Justin Hood

Scheme Architecture & Tendencies

Offense System
System Family: Shanahan-WCO / McVay Branch
Base Personnel: 11-Personnel (68%)
Run Concept: Outside Zone & Mid-Zone
Pre-Snap Motion: High Pre-Snap Motion (52%)
Defense System
Base Front: 3-4 / Multiple Nickel Base
Coverage Family: Cover 3 / Quarters Match

Positional PPG Production & Ceiling Range

Coach Average PPG vs. NFL Baseline vs. Peak Max Ceiling
Coach Average PPG NFL Baseline Avg Peak Max Ceiling
Role PPG Range Visualizer Coach Avg NFL Avg Max Ceiling Difference
Edge / DL1
10.2 PPG 8.2 PPG 14.5 PPG +2 PPG
Interior DL
6.4 PPG 5.5 PPG 9.8 PPG League Avg
LB1
12.1 PPG 9.8 PPG 16.2 PPG +2.3 PPG
LB2
7.8 PPG 6.5 PPG 11 PPG +1.3 PPG
CB1
8 PPG 6 PPG 12.5 PPG +2 PPG
Slot CB
6.5 PPG 5.2 PPG 9.5 PPG +1.3 PPG
Safety 1
11.8 PPG 7.4 PPG 15.6 PPG +4.4 PPG
Safety 2
6.8 PPG 5.8 PPG 9.2 PPG +1 PPG

Fantasy Point Allocation

Measures Where Unit Fantasy Production Was Distributed
Coach Positional Distribution
100%
ALLOCATION
QB: 29%
RB: 24%
WR: 36%
TE: 11%
NFL Average Distribution
100%
ALLOCATION
QB: 26%
RB: 27%
WR: 33%
TE: 14%
Position Coach Share NFL Average Difference
QB 29% 26% +3%
RB 24% 27% -3%
WR 36% 33% +3%
TE 11% 14% -3%

Year-by-Year Results

Metrics Tailored Strictly to Historical Role Held
Year Team Exact Role Responsibility Record Unit Result Position Result
2026 MIN DC Defensive Play-Caller 10–7 Defense 7th (20.4 PAPG) RB #3 Bijan Robinson
2025 MIN DC Defensive Play-Caller 12–5 Defense 6th (20.4 PAPG) RB #3 Bijan Robinson
2024 MIN DC Defensive Play-Caller 10–7 Defense 5th (20.4 PAPG) RB #3 Bijan Robinson
2023 MIN DC Defensive Play-Caller 12–5 Defense 8th (20.4 PAPG) RB #3 Bijan Robinson

Résumé & Career Summary

Overall Career Progression & Titles
4
NFL Seasons
24–18
HC Record
1–1
Playoff Record
1
Division Titles
0
Super Bowl Wins
4
Top-10 Units
Contract Detail Information
Current PositionDefensive Coordinator
HiredFebruary 2024
Contract ThroughNot publicly disclosed
ExtensionNone reported
Play-Calling ResponsibilityDC Calls Plays
Years in Current Role2
Job StatusActive
Last VerifiedAugust 2026

Notable Player Seasons

Top 3 Positional Outcomes Grouped by Position

Defensive Line • Top 3 Finishes

Grady Jarrett
DL • MIN (2024) • Rank: #12
118.5 pts
Arnold Ebiketie
DL • MIN (2023) • Rank: #22
94 pts
Aaron Donald
DL • LAR (2022) • Rank: #5
142 pts

Linebackers • Top 3 Finishes

Kaden Elliss
LB • MIN (2024) • Rank: #8
210.4 pts
Troy Andersen
LB • MIN (2024) • Rank: #18
145 pts
Ernest Jones
LB • LAR (2023) • Rank: #14
168 pts

Defensive Backs • Top 3 Finishes

Jessie Bates III
DB • MIN (2024) • Rank: #4
224.8 pts
A.J. Terrell
DB • MIN (2024) • Rank: #15
132 pts
Justin Simmons
DB • MIN (2024) • Rank: #19
126.5 pts
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