Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 keys to victory in week 14

5 keys to victory: Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars in week 14

Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands the ball off to running back Matt Asiata (44) in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

#4. Be efficient in the passing game

Jacksonville is a pretty generous team when it comes to pass defense. They are 21st in the league in opponent completion percentage and allow a passer rating of 92.2 to opposing quarterbacks.

However, teams are getting a lot of success against the Jaguars in the short passing game. Allowing 6.4 yards per completion puts them at 3rd in the NFL and 2nd in the league when it comes to passing yards per game.

This should all play right into the hands of the Vikings, whose offense is built on getting the ball out fast to pick up yards after the catch and help to cover up for a struggling offensive line when it comes to pass protection.

Minnesota should be able to control the clock by picking up first downs and their defense should do a solid job of keeping Jacksonville off the field. This should be a game heavily dominated when it comes to holding on to the football.

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