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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 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) catches a pass against the Houston Texans for a touchdown in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) catches a pass against the Houston Texans for a touchdown in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Light up the scoreboard

The Eagles are deceptive when it comes to scoring points. With a rookie quarterback, a new offense, and a lot of new faces around the squad, they are tied for the fourth most points scored per game in the league.

Over the course of the season, Vikings fans have seen their team get better offensively. Maybe that is Sam Bradford getting used to his offense or just an evolution of the offense with a new passer under center, but things seem to be looking up for putting points on the board.

With Philly averaging 27 points per game and Minnesota at 23.8, the gap isn’t massive, but the Vikings are facing a team that can rush the passer with the best of them, even if it hasn’t resulted in a huge number of sacks.

Also, there is doubt as to whether or not the Eagles will be able to score 27 against a Vikings team that is averaging giving up only 12.6 points per game and the most points they have allowed is 16 against the Titans in the home opener.

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