**Close calls: ** The Vikings' last five games have been decided by six points or fewer. Minnesota has a 1-4 record in those games.
**Easy road ahead: ** None of the Vikings' final four opponents have a record above .500.
**Two different QBs: **Sam Bradford has a 105.4 passer rating at home (4-2 record) and an 88.5 passer rating on the road (1-4 record).
**Elite defense: ** The Vikings have held opponents below 20 points in seven games this season (T-most in NFL).