Oakland -
Let's ask the weekly question:
Just how good are the Vikings?
They've won five straight. Only the Panthers, Patriots and Bengals have better records than the Vikings' 7-2.
The Panthers are much in the same mold as the Vikings, only with a more athletic, more-experienced quarterback and a more mature defense.
The Patriots are exceptional but have lost Dion Lewis and Julian Edelman.
The Bengals have been dominant against a fairly easy schedule.
I thought the Vikings had a chance to go on a five-game winning streak after they lost to the Broncos. What's interesting is that the tough stretch that follows the Oakland game might not be as daunting as it appeared to be a month or two ago.
