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5 keys to victory: Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles

By Adam Carlson

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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Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off the ball to running back Jerick McKinnon (21) against the New York Giants in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off the ball to running back Jerick McKinnon (21) against the New York Giants in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Keep Bradford upright and run the ball

There is no debate that the Philadelphia Eagles have some big boys on their defensive line. Fletcher Cox is an absolute monster and guys like Bennie Cunningham and Connor Barwin can do some real damage if they can take advantage of a situation.

And the situation in Minnesota isn’t a good one. They’ve lost many offensive linemen so far this season and have backups starting at both tackle positions. Jeremiah Sirles is doing a good job so far at right tackle, but T.J. Clemmings is still adjusting to the challenge of protecting Sam Bradford’s blind side.

This should be a major thing to watch during week 7 of the NFL season. While the Eagles have struggled against the run, they do have an excellent pass rush. If the Vikings can establish that run and Bradford can use his excellent play action skills, this could quickly turn from a negative into a huge positive.

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