the best defenses in franchise history since signing on as the Minnesota Vikings‘ head coach in 2014.He’s had less success on the other side of the ball.More Vikings coverageVikings’ Kearse faces gun Super Bowl Olisaemeka Udoh Jersey , drunken driving charges after arrestVikings’ Kearse apologizes, returns to work after weekend arrestPhotos of the Week: 10/20/19 – 10/26/19Vikings surge into second half thanks to Cousins, CookVikings Snap Counts: Penalties spoil Mattison’s big dayZimmer and the Vikings’ front office fired offensive coordinator John DeFilippo on Tuesday, just hours after Minnesota’s attack struggled mightily in a 21-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.Quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski was named DeFilippo’s interim replacement, becoming the team’s fourth offensive coordinator in Zimmer’s five seasons.From Norv Turner, who resigned abruptly midway through his third season running the offense, to DeFilippo, who was once expected to fill one of the NFL’s head coaching vacancies, the position has been a consistent source of stress.Will Stefanski fare any better?Check out a quick history of the Vikings’ offense under Zimmer and co.2014 – 27th total offense (315.5), T26th yds/play (5.1), 20th points (20.3)Offensive coordinator: Norv TurnerQuarterback: Teddy BridgewaterRunning back: Matt AsiataWide receiver: Greg JenningsPlayoffs: N/ASummary: Bridgewater took over for Christian Ponder in Week 2, throwing for 2 Garrett Bradbury Minnesota Vikings Jerseys ,919 yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on the season. Asiata rushed for 570 yards and nine touchdowns, while Jerick McKinnon rushed for 538 yards after Adrian Peterson missed all but one game.2015 – 29th total offense (321.2), T22nd yds/play (5.3), 16th points (22.8)Offensive coordinator: Norv TurnerQuarterback: Teddy BridgewaterRunning back: Adrian PetersonWide receiver: Stefon DiggsPlayoffs: 10-9 L, Seattle Seahawks (NFC wild card)Summary: Bridgewater threw for 3,231 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions, leading the Vikings back to the playoffs. Peterson rushed for 1,485 yards and 11 touchdowns in his final full season with the Vikings. Diggs had 720 receiving yards and four touchdowns as a rookie.2016 – 28th total offense (315.1), T28th yds/play (5.0), 23rd points (20.4)Offensive coordinator: Norv Turner/Pat ShurmurQuarterback: Sam BradfordRunning back: Jerick McKinnonWide receiver: Adam ThielenPlayoffs: N/ASummary: The Vikings traded for Bradford after Bridgewater suffered a serious knee injury during the preseason. Bradford threw for 3 Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 ,877 yards and 20 touchdowns with five interceptions. Turner resigned as offensive coordinator on Nov. 2. Thielen emerged as a full-time starter, finishing with 967 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 16 games (10 starts). Peterson suffered a knee injury and appeared in just three games.2017 – 11th total offense (356.9), T11th yds/play (5.4), 10th points (23.9)Offensive coordinator: Pat ShurmurQuarterback: Case KeenumRunning back: Latavius MurrayWide receiver: Adam ThielenPlayoffs: 29-24 W, New Orleans Saints (divisional round); 38-7 L, Philadelphia Eagles (NFC championship)Summary: Keenum broke out after Bradford was injured early in the season, throwing for 3,547 yards and 22 touchdowns against seven interceptions. He retained the job when Bradford and Bridgewater were healthy. Rookie Dalvin Cook rushed for 354 yards and two touchdowns in four games before suffering a torn ACL. Murray rushed for 842 yards and eight touchdowns in relief, while McKinnon rushed for 570 yards and three touchdowns. Thielen had his first 1,000-yard season, finishing with 1,276 yards and four touchdowns. Diggs had 849 yards and eight touchdowns. Shurmur was rewarded for his efforts Garrett Bradbury Jersey Cheap , becoming head coach of the New York Giants.2018 – 17th total offense (354.4), T15th yds/play (5.6), 20th points (21.7)Offensive coordinator: John DeFilippo/Kevin StefanskiQuarterback: Kirk CousinsRunning back: Latavius MurrayWide receiver: Adam ThielenPlayoffs: TBDSummary: The Vikings signed Cousins in the offseason, while Cook returned after ACL surgery, but continued to struggle with injuries. Cousins has thrown for 3,698 yards and 24 touchdowns against nine interceptions, but disappointed in a loss to Seattle in Week 14. Thielen and Diggs have emerged as one of the league’s top receiving duos. Thielen recorded his 100th reception of the season in Week 14, becoming the third Vikings receiver to reach the milestone in a single season. We’re at halftime at Ford Field, and the Minnesota Vikings find themselves tied with the Detroit Lions at 21-21.Trailing 14-7 after the first quarter of play, the Vikings needed a response, and they got one. After Ameer Abdullah got a nice kick return to the Minnesota 39 just before the end of the first quarter, the Vikings got a big pass from Kirk Cousins to Stefon Diggs to move into Detroit territory and a nice run by Dalvin Cook to get them into the red zone. After a long review of a pass interference call (which was ridiculous) Garrett Bradbury Jersey Womens , Cousins connected with Olabisi Johnson on a 1-yard pass to give the rookie his first NFL touchdown. Dan Bailey connected on the extra point, and the Vikings tied the game a 14-14.The Lions went three-and-out on their next possession, and the Vikings started deep in their own territory at the 3-yard line. The Vikings then put together an incredibly impressive drive, marching 97 yards in 15 plays and, for the first time all season, providing a lead change in one of their games. Dalvin Cook did the damage, getting into the end zone from eight yards out to give the Vikings a 21-14 lead.Detroit evened it up again on their final play of the half, as Matthew Stafford and Marvin Jones connected again, this time on a 10-yard touchdown to give them their third touchdown of the afternoon. Matt Prater hit the extra point, and we went into the locker room tied at 21-21.The Minnesota offense has looked pretty outstanding this afternoon thus far. Kirk Cousins has completed 11-of-16 passes for 153 yards and two scores. Stefon Diggs is leading the Vikings in receiving, bringing in three receptions for 52 yards. Irv Smith has a pair of catches for 36 yards, and Kyle Rudolph has 29 yards on three grabs. Adam Thielen has just one catch Garrett Bradbury white jersey , a 25-yard touchdown, and is questionable to return with a hamstring injury. Olabisi Johnson has two catches for 11 yards thus far.Dalvin Cook has gotten things going as well, as he’s carried the ball 12 times for 76 yards and a score. Alexander Mattison has four carries for 18 yards in relief.Neither defense has been terribly impressive thus far, as there haven’t been any quarterback sacks registered in this one and both teams seem to be moving up and down the field with very little resistance. We’ll have to see which team makes the better adjustments in the second half.We’re at halftime at Ford Field, ladies and gentlemen, and your Minnesota Vikings are tied with the Detroit Lions at 21-21. 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