Quick Take: Giants (12-3) at Vikings (9-6)

Last meeting
In Week 12 last season, the Vikings picked off Eli Manning four times and crushed the Giants, 41-17.

Streaks
The Vikings have won two in a row and also claim a 11-8 overall series lead. Check out the historical matchup of the last five games.

Last week
The Giants earned home-field advantage in the playoffs with their 34-28 overtime victory over the Carolina Panthers. ... The Vikings turned the ball over four times in their 24-17 loss to the Falcons.

Keep your eye on ...
Ward running into the record books:Giants backup RB Derrick Ward rushed for a career-high 215 yards last week. He needs to pick up just 52 yards to hit 1,000 for the season and make the Giants only the the fourth team in NFL history with two 1,000-yard rushers (starter Brandon Jacobs has already surpassed the mark).

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Minnesota stopping the record: Against any other team, Ward might not have a problem getting just 52 yards on the ground. But this week the Giants face the best rush defense in the league. The Vikings have held opponents under 75 yards rushing per game this season.

The NFC North playoff chase: Ihe stakes couldn't be higher for the Vikings. Minnesota can clinch the NFC North with a win or a Bears loss. A loss to the Giants on Sunday and a win by the Bears would eliminate the Vikings from playoff contention. Get the complete playoff picture.

Did you know?
The Giants have won nine in a row when WR Amani Tommer has a TD catch. ... TE Kevin Boss leads the Giants with a career-high six TD catches. ... When DE Justin Tuck has a sack, the Giants are 13-4 (including playoffs).