The Vikings' defense is making history, shutting out opponents for six straight games, a feat not seen in the NFL for over three decades as they gear up for the Lions.

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson delivers a blunt assessment of the Detroit Lions defense ahead of their clash on Christmas Day.

That ties the team mark set by the 1969 Vikings, who also went six consecutive games without allowing a touchdown through the air. It’s also one shy of the Super Bowl-era NFL record of seven games, which is currently shared by the 1972 Green Bay Packers, the 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers, and the 1987 Cleveland Browns.

The Minnesota Vikings' defense has been playing strong lately and faces a tough task Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) outmuscles Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) while holding the line of scrimmage during the first half as the Lions face the Vikings in Week 9 on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. (Jake May | MLive.com)

The NFL record streak without allowing a pass touchdown, since the 1970 merger, is seven games. The Vikings can tie that record on Thursday against the Lions, but they'll have to snap Jared Goff's 21-game streak with a touchdown pass in order to do so.

The contract for Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is reportedly up after 2025, and he could be on the move.