Game facts: Cardinals at Vikings

Published: Nov 01, 2016 at 12:53 PM

Next Gen Stat: WR Stefon Diggs has taken 73.0 percent of his snaps from the slot position over the past two games. In Weeks 1-8, Diggs was in the slot just 44.0 percent of the time.

Diggs surging: Stefon Diggs has 34 receptions over his last three games (most by a Vikings player in a three-game span since at least 1970).

Unusual pattern: The Vikings are just the third team since the 1970 merger to start 5-0 and then lose four straight games. The other two teams finished 8-8 and 11-5 respectively.

Best defense in the NFL?: The Vikings allow the fewest points per game in the NFL (16.9).

Worst run game in the NFL: Minnesota ranks last in the NFL in yards per carry this season (2.7 YPC).

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