HOME IS WHERE THE WINS ARE
As the Vikings chase a playoff spot, they'll pin at least some of their hope on two remaining games in the Metrodome, where they are 5-1 this year. A look at how the Vikings and the rest of the NFL historically rank at home:
Regular-season home victories since 1982 (when the Vikings moved into the Metrodome):
Broncos172
Steelers168
Packers165
Patriots161
49ers160
Vikings154
Chiefs154
Seahawks153
Bears151
Dolphins148
Cowboys146
Giants143
Colts142
Redskins138
Oilers/Titans137
Eagles136
Chargers135
Bills133
Raiders128
Falcons127
Bengals125
Saints125
Jets124
Buccaneers122
Lions121
Rams120
Cardinals117
Browns105
(no team from 1996-98)
Ravens91
(joined league in 1996)
Jaguars88
(joined league in 1995)
Panthers64
(joined league in 1995)
Texans44
(joined league in 2002)
Fewest losing records at home by teams that have been around since 1982:
Steelers1
Vikings4
Dolphins4
Broncos4
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