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The Minnesota Vikings (6-6, 2nd NFC North) head to Sin City on Sunday to play the Las Vegas Raiders (5-7, 4th AFC West). Minnesota was defeated by the Chicago Bears 12-10 last time out and have lost two straight following a five-game winning streak. Minnesota is listed as being in the hunt for a playoff berth and would be the sixth out of seven NFC playoff teams if the season ended today. Las Vegas was defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs 31-17 last time out but had a bye during Week 13. Las Vegas is considered on the bubble in the playoff picture and would not qualify if the season ended today. Minnesota will play without DL Dean Lowry, RB Cam Akers, QB Kirk Cousins and several others. Las Vegas will play without OT Dalton Wagner, RB Brittain Brown, LB Darien Bu tler and RB Austin Walter.
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The Minnesota Vikings have announced that Joshua Dobbs will start at quarterback on Sunday despite having a rash of turnovers since joining the Vikings. Minnesota as a team has 24 turnovers thus far which is 31st or next to last in the NFL. Minnesota scores an average of only 21.9 points per game which is 15th while averaging 350.7 yards of total offense which is 10th. Minnesota's running game is nearly non-existent at 92.1 yards per game which is 28th but has the sixth most passing yards in the NFL at 258.6 yards per game. Dobbs has thrown for 832 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions since joining Minnesota four games ago. Alexander Mattison has 594 yards rushing to lead Minnesota. TJ Hochenson has caught 80 passes for 786 yards and five touchdowns to lead all receivers.
Minnesota's defense allows a n average of 20.2 points per game which is eighth best, while allowing an average of 320.3 yards per game which is 13th. Minnesota is strong against the run, allowing 96 yards per game on ground which is 7th and through the air the Vikings are allowing 224.3 yards per game which is 18th. Minnesota has 17 takeaways which is 14th. Safety Camryn Bynum has 99 tackles to lead Minnesota. Linebacker Danielle Hunter has a team best 13.5 quarterback sacks and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr has a team best three interceptions