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