5 keys to victory: Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles

Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) sits on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) sits on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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What will the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings need to do in order to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles during their week 7 National Football League contest on the road?

Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) runs past Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder (61) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) runs past Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder (61) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Vikings are the only undefeated team in the National Football League. However, that doesn’t last forever, as there are many teams would love to have the honor of handing the team their first loss of the season.

On Sunday, October 23, the team that will have that opportunity is the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sam Bradford and the Vikings will travel to Pennsylvania for this game, which will put the Vikings quarterback up against his former team. Don’t expect too warm of a homecoming for Bradford since the Eagles have moved on to their first round draft pick Carson Wentz.

But there is a lot more to this game than just the quarterback play. This should be a tough game with strong play in all aspects of the game. But what will the Minnesota Vikings need to do in order to get a win in week 7?

Let’s start by talking about that rookie quarterback in Philly.

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