The Minnesota Vikings' path to the postseason is smooth.
Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports - 19475377They carry a four-game lead in their division. They’ve mastered the art of winning close games, five times rebounding from a deficit to mount a game-winning drive.
Because Minnesota may just have lost two games against eight victories, this blowout to Dallas and a 24-7 Week 2 deficit against the Philadelphia Eagles. But who must Minnesota outplay to advance out of the NFC en route to a Super Bowl?The Cowboys dominated Minnesota in every arena. Dak Prescott completed 88% of his passes, throwing for 276 yards and two touchdowns before being pulled early. Tony Pollard raced to 189 scrimmage yards and two catch-and-run touchdowns.
On defense, the Cowboys moved past a two-game stretch in which they allowed 200+ rushing yards to contain Minnesota to 73 net ground yards. That allowed Dallas’ pass rush to thoroughly swarm Kirk Cousins, five Cowboys players sacking Cousins a career-worst seven times–including an ominous Micah Parsons strip-sack on Minnesota’s first season.
Even the Cowboys' special teams came up clutch, kicker Brett Maher perfect on four extra points and four field goals, his range on full display with makes from 50, 53 and 60 yards out. The Cowboys, after a devastating overtime loss in Green Bay last week, showed how complete they could be. Minnesota, meanwhile, looked like exactly who their record says they are: A team whose NFC wins have come against a group with a combined 39% win percentage.Your browser does not support HTML5 audio.
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