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Vikings Struggle Despite 3-2 Record, Face Bye Week Challenges
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- Minnesota Vikings enter their bye week at 3-2, trailing in the fourth quarter in four of five games, indicating luck in their wins.
- Sacks allowed: 21 on 180 dropbacks (11.7%), NFL-high.
- Third-down: 31%, 31st.
- Run defense: 47% of opponents' first downs by run, highest.
- Penalties: 44 accepted, the most in the NFL, 8.8 per game.
