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