DEFENSE FIRST
Vikings' NFL rankings
SacksFirst 15
Fumble recoveriesFirst4
Turnover differentialFirst+8
InterceptionsSecond5
Forced fumblesSecond5
Points allowedThird13.3 points per game
Total defenseSixth295.0 yards per game
Run defenseSeventh84.0 yards per game
Pass defenseNinth211.0 yards per game
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