Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?
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Vikings-Cardinals preview, predictions: Can Minnesota keep pace in the NFC North?

New York Times  

Only four NFL teams have a better point differential than the Minnesota Vikings, and two of them are NFC North foes. Live: Coach Kevin O'Connell Press Conference https://t.co/pXpojimzEr — Minnesota Vikings November 29, 2024 What I’m watching Lewis: Sam Darnold. Sunday might require Darnold’s best as a post-snap processor, which will serve as another fascinating data point to the Vikings’ potential ceiling and Darnold’s overall trajectory. GO DEEPER Russini’s what I’m hearing: Goff belief, Giant regrets and, maybe, the NFL’s first female GM Most interesting storyline Lewis: What is the Vikings’ ceiling? How these teams match up from a data standpoint Here is where each team ranks in the following categories, using explosive play rate for explosiveness and success rate for efficiency: Vikings Cardinals Off turnovers 28th 11th Def turnovers 2nd 16th Off explosiveness 8th 3rd Def explosiveness 21st 13th Off efficiency 13th 6th Def efficiency 1st 30th Predictions Lewis: Vikings 26, Cardinals 20.

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Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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