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Showdown with Seahawks Will Test the Minnesota Vikings’ Winning Way

December 4, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The Minnesota Vikings' matchup with the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13 should reveal whether a team ingrained in its way to win can impose its will against an opponent capable of matching strengths with strengths.
If not, the Vikings will get another opportunity to find out if Mike Zimmer's club is diverse enough to win in different ways against one of the NFC's most talented rosters. 
Minnesota protects no secrets in terms of how it wants to play every week. As the Vikings have vaulted to an 8-3 record with six wins in the last seven games, a clear pattern has emerged: Zimmer's winning way is centered around a conservative, run-first offense while also leaning on a disruptive, point-avoiding defense. 
The Vikings haven't lost this season when Adrian Peterson rushes for over 100 yards (6-0), or when the defense allows fewer than 20 points (7-0).
The Seahawks, who have surged back into postseason contention with wins in four of the last five games, figure to p...

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