Vikings vs. Raiders: What’s the Game Plan for Minnesota?

November 14, 2015   ·   Robert Reidell   ·   Jump to comments

It has been more than a decade since the Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders last competed in a game with more than draft position at stake.
Back in 2003, Minnesota suffered a 28-18 loss to Oakland on the road. The Vikings went on to finish the season with a 9-7 record, losing to the Arizona Cardinals during the closing seconds of a Week 17 matchup that eliminated Minnesota from playoff contention.
Fast forward to this Sunday, the Vikings will look to continue their strong season with a fifth-consecutive victory, while the Raiders attempt to get back over the .500 mark and fight their way back into postseason contention.
Oakland, to the surprise of many, has been one of the better offensive teams in the NFL this season, which will provide Mike Zimmer with a tough test and a way to measure how far his defense has come. Norv Turner, on the other hand, will receive a favorable matchup against a below average Raiders defensive secondary, giving Teddy Bridgewater an opportu...

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