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Inside the numbers

A look at the Vikings NFL rankings after Week 3

September 29, 2009 at 3:16PM

Week 3 in the NFL is officially over so we'll take a look at where the Vikings rank in several statistical categories.

Below is the category and their league ranking:

Total offense: 18

Rushing offense: 7

Passing offense: 26

Total defense: 4

Rushing defense: 12

Pass defense: 4

Here are some other statistical notes:

The Packers lead the NFL in turnover margin at plus-8. They have nine takeaways and only one turnover.
The Vikings are tied for fourth in turnover margin at plus-4.
The Vikings lead the NFL in average starting field position at the 35.5. Percy Harvin leads the NFL in kickoff return average (35.8) while Darius Reynaud is No. 2 in punt returns (17.3).
Adrian Peterson still leads the NFL in rushing with 357 yards.
The Vikings don't have a receiver in the Top 50 in the league in receiving yards. Harvin leads the team with 128 receiving yards.
Harvin leads all rookies in scoring with 18 points. Peterson is tied for second in the league among non-kickers with 24 points.

The Vikings return to practice today at 11 a.m. We have open locker room media access at 11:45. Check back later for notes and quotes.