The Vikings lead the league with 47 sacks. They play the Lions in Week 16.

Analysis: The Vikings have a golden opportunity to extend their sack lead, as Lions QB Matthew Stafford has been taken down on seven percent of his dropbacks, ranking 10th in the league among quarterbacks with 10 or more starts. Their cornerbacks match up well against the Lions wideouts, too, as Kenny Golladay is the only true threat. Stafford may often be forced to either get hit or throw the ball away. The Vikings D/ST is a dependable option in championship week.

The Vikings have allowed over 140 rushing yards in three of the last four games. They play the Dolphins in Week 15.

Analysis: The Dolphins are coming off an emotional win over the Patriots which has already been named the "Miami Miracle." Their 34 points in that game was the first time they surpassed 24 points since Week 6, and they didn't turn the ball over for the fourth time this year. They'll likely be brought back down to earth this week against the Vikings, who rank 11th with 20 turnovers and have yielded more than 25 points just twice this year. The Vikings boast a relentless pass rush as well, which will bode…read more

The Vikings have allowed the least passing touchdowns (15) in the league. They play the Seahawks in Week 14.

Analysis: The Seahawks survive off of their top-ranked run game but they opt for the passing game in the red zone, ranking fourth in the league with 29 passing touchdowns. That will clash with the Vikings' pass defense, which may be without Trae Waynes (concussion). If Waynes can't play it will be a huge hit especially against deep threats like Tyler Lockett and David Moore. This leaves a troubling floor for the otherwise dependable unit, and the lack of turnover opportunities from the Seahawks, who have…read more

The Vikings have allowed less than 192 passing yards in each of the last five games. They play the Patriots in Week 13.

Analysis: The Vikings' prowess against the pass has helped lead into 10 turnovers in that span, but it appears the buck will stop here. Patriots QB Tom Brady has already topped 3,000 passing yards this season, and he hasn't turned the ball over in the last four games. The damage could dig deeper if CB Xaiver Rhodes can't log a full workload due to a hamstring injury suffered in Week 12. Regardless, the floor is brutal against the Patriots, who have surpassed 25 points in seven of the last eight games and…read more

The Vikings have kept the last four opposing quarterbacks below 200 yards. They play the Packers in Week 12.

Analysis: The Vikings' strong streak against the pass looks vulnerable to be halted by QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Although Rodgers has struggled by his standards lately, he's still averaged 269 yards over the last four games, throwing seven touchdowns and no picks in that span. Still, the Packers' offense scored just one touchdown during a 29-29 tie Week 2 versus the Vikings as K Mason Crosby drilled five field goals. That leaves some hope for the Vikings defense this week, but there's almost…read more