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5 keys to victory: Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys in week 13

By Adam Carlson

Aug 29, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Minnesota Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs after a reception against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jasper Brinkley (54) and cornerback Byron Jones (31) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Minnesota Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs after a reception against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jasper Brinkley (54) and cornerback Byron Jones (31) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 7, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tackle Mike Harris (79) and guard Joe Berger (61) and center John Sullivan (65) and guard Vladimir Ducasse (62) prepare to block against the New York Jets in the third quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tackle Mike Harris (79) and guard Joe Berger (61) and center John Sullivan (65) and guard Vladimir Ducasse (62) prepare to block against the New York Jets in the third quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

#4. Help the offensive line

If you ask any fan what the biggest issue currently is with the Minnesota Vikings, they will be quick to tell you that the offense isn’t getting the job done. The root of that problem has been multiple players being lost for extended periods of time due to injuries.

Sam Bradford is going to need time in the pocket if the team has any hopes of keeping up with the high-powered Dallas offense. Last week’s game against Detroit proved that it will take more than dunking to win in today’s NFL.

Minnesota has been able to shift around personnel and chip using running backs to be able to get quick passes off. But they’ll need to continue to evolve that approach, particularly when it comes to the run game.

The scarier aspect of the injuries to Minnesota’s offensive line comes in creating running lanes, which is something the Vikings have failed to do all season long to this point.

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