Report Card 2025
Minnesota Vikings
Overall Ranking
Overview
Minnesota maintains their No. 2 ranking, continuing to have top-of-the-line facilities, a highly regarded coach and owner, and a helpful support staff. Despite already receiving high grades, they made additional improvements since the prior survey —most notably in the training staff, which saw its grade rise from a B to an A, the second highest in the league.
When asked what the team does best, players overwhelmingly praise how the organization cares for them and their families. The Vikings have been the gold standard when it comes to treatment of families since the inception of these report cards.
Ranking Breakdown
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Category | Grade | Rank | ||
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Treatment of Families |
A+
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1st
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Food / Dining Area |
A-
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9th
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Nutritionist / Dietician |
B+
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15th
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Locker Room |
A+
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1st
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||
Training Room |
A-
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4th
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Training Staff |
A
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2nd
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Weight Room |
A-
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10th
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Strength Coaches |
A
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2nd
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||
Team Travel |
A
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3rd
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||
Head Coach |
A+
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3rd
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Ownership |
A+
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3rd
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Treatment of Families
Grade/Rank
A+ 1st out of 32 teamsThe Vikings provide daycare during home games and a family room during home games.
- Players rate the post-game family area 9.02 out of 10, ranking them 3 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that their team frequently organizes family events, which ranks 10 out of 32 teams.
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Food / Dining Area
Grade/Rank
A- 9th out of 32 teams- The Minnesota Vikings rate the taste of their team’s food 8.44 out of 10, a ranking of 12 out of 32.
- They rate the freshness of their food 8.88 out of 10, a ranking of 11 out of 32.
- The players rate their dining area 9.55 out of 10, ranking it 3 out of 32 NFL team dining areas.
The most common request from the players is for more variety in their food options.
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Nutritionist / Dietician
Grade/Rank
B+ 15th out of 32 teams- 83% of players report that they get an individualized nutrition plan, ranking the Vikings 16 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel their team dietician is very accessible, a ranking of 10 out of 32.
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Locker Room
Grade/Rank
A+ 1st out of 32 teams- 98% of players feel they have enough room in their individual lockers, a ranking of 2 out of 32.
- 100% of players feel the locker room size is adequate, making the Vikings one of five teams in the NFL with a perfect score.
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Training Room
Grade/Rank
A- 4th out of 32 teams- 88% of Vikings players feel they have enough full-time trainers, ranking them 18 out of 32 teams.
- 85% of players feel they have enough full-time physical therapists, a rank of 17 out of 32.
- 98% of players feel they have enough hot tub space, a rank of 3 out of 32.
- 98% of players feel they have enough cold tub space, a rank of 8 out of 32.
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Training Staff
Grade/Rank
A 2nd out of 32 teams- 94% of Vikings players report that they receive enough one-on-one training treatment, ranking them 4 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that their training staff significantly contributes to their overall success, ranking them 2 of 32.
The Vikings revamped their training staff this offseason and saw their grade improve from a B to an A.
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Weight Room
Grade/Rank
A- 10th out of 32 teams- The players feel the weight room equipment is high quality, ranking them 6 out of 32 teams.
- The players feel that they have an adequate amount of space to train in their weight room, a ranking of 13 out of 32.
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Strength Coaches
Grade/Rank
A 2nd out of 32 teams- 100% of players report that they get an individualized training plan from their strength coaching staff, one of just three teams in the league with a perfect score.
- The players feel that their strength coaches significantly contribute to their overall success, a rank of 2 out of 32 teams.
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Team Travel
Grade/Rank
A 3rd out of 32 teams- 96% of the Vikings players believe they have a comfortable amount of personal space on team flights, ranking them 6 out of 32.
- The players feel that the team’s travel schedule is very efficient, a rank of 4 out of 32 teams.
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Head Coach
Grade/Rank
A+ 3rd out of 32 teams- 94% of Vikings players feel their head coach Kevin O'Connell is efficient with their time, a rank of 16 out of 32.
- The players feel O'Connell is highly receptive to locker room feedback on the team’s needs, ranking him 3 of 32 head coaches in the league.
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Ownership
Grade/Rank
A+ 3rd out of 32 teams- Owner Zygi Wilf’s average rating for perceived willingness to invest in the facilities is 9.83 out of 10 from the Vikings players, a ranking of 2 out of 32 owners in the league.
- The players feel that Wilf significantly contributes to a positive team culture, a rank of 3 out of 32.
- The players feel that Wilf is extremely committed to building a competitive team, a rank of 3 of the 32 NFL owners.