The Vikings raised expectations with their 10-6 season in 2012, which culminated in a playoff berth. That team started out 4-1, the exact opposite of this year's disappointing 1-4 start. In some ways, this year's team and last year's team aren't all that different. In others, the difference is stark. Here is a quick look at the numbers through five games this season vs. five games last season.
2012 Vikings | Category | 2013 Vikings |
4-1 | Record through five games | 1-4 |
4 | Number of games in which Vikings had a lead in the second half | 4 |
420 | Rushing yards for Adrian Peterson | 483 |
.500 | Combined winning percentage, through five games, of Minnesota opponents in games not against the Vikings | .400 |
+1 | Turnover margin | +0 |
2 | Interceptions thrown | 7 |
6 | Touchdown passes allowed | 13 |
1,128 | Passing yards allowed | 1,540 |
1 | Number of times opposing team rushed for more than 100 yards | 4 |
120 | Points scored | 125 |
79 | Points allowed | 158 |
michael rand
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