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Coordinator Matt Daniels mastermind behind Vikings' league-best special teams unit
Matt Daniels has helped Minnesota lead the NFL in special-teams EPA with a plus-26.5 mark and a perfect kicking start from Will Reichard.
- The Vikings lead the NFL in expected points added via special teams at +26.5, measuring the net value of their unit's overall performance.
- After a loss to Chicago last season, head coach Kevin O'Connell stuck with special teams coordinator Matt Daniels despite fan criticism, confident in the unit's proven effectiveness.
- Kicker Will Reichard entered Sunday's game perfect at 15 of 15 on field goals, while Receiver Myles Price leads the NFL in kickoff return average at 29.8 yards.
- Rookie linebacker Jake Golday provided a spark against New Orleans Saints on Oct. 11, executing a Peanut Punch to force a fumble in kick coverage.
- Long snapper Andrew DePaola said Daniels works so hard "it feels like he somehow has 30 hours in a day," driving meticulous weekly game plans.
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