Dallas Turner's Big Leap for Vikings | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th, from kickoff to the final whistle. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Alright, let's talk about the Minnesota Vikings' defense and a bold prediction for one of their young stars. Last season, this squad was pretty solid, finishing third overall in total defense and tied for fourth in the league with 49-sacks. They've seen some changes, sure, but one analyst is looking ahead and sees big things for their pass rush. ESPN's Dan Graziano drops some bold takes for 2026 and his prediction for Dallas Turner is definitely worth noting. He's forecasting that Turner will be right up there with the league's best when it comes to getting to the quarterback. Turner, a first round pick from the 2024 draft, showed flashes last season with eight sacks and get this. Six and a half of those came in his final eight games. Word around the Vikings is that he's really elevated his game this offseason, showing a deeper understanding of the defense and refining his technique.

1:00For the Vikings to keep their defense in that elite tier, Turner really needs to step up and become that dominant force they're counting on. If he can hit that 12-sack mark, it'll signal he's officially arrived and boost the team's chances of having a top five defense again.