![The MInnesota Vikings lost 35-10 to the Carolina Panthers Sunday afternoon, October 12, 2013 at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis. A young Vikings' fan held up a sign late in the fourth quarter, but by then it was too late for the Vikings. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/6ESCE5P3CEXEKOYDR5PX4UQFMM.jpg?&w=1080)
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
Mats Zuccarello forced OT with 22 seconds left in regulation with a 6-on-4 goal, and Matt Boldy ended it 39 seconds into OT.
